Region
Southeast Asia
Police Accountability in the Spotlight After Indonesian Stadium Stampede
By Sebastian Strangio
Will the deadly stadium stampede in East Java prompt prompt genuine reform within the National Police?
Philippine Judges and Lawyers Push Back Against Red-Tagging
By Mong Palatino
A judge who dismissed a government petition to designate the country's communist insurgency a terrorist group has in turn been accused of communist sympathies.
Cambodia Microfinance Should be Taxed to Address Climate Change Impact, Research Says
By David Whitehouse
In contrast to the industry’s claim that microfinance allows borrowers to expand their businesses, many Cambodians "have no choice but to borrow to make ends meet.”
Stadium Tragedy Exposes Indonesia’s Troubled Soccer History
By John Duerden
Indonesia is one of the most dangerous countries in which to attend a game. At least 125 people died after a stampede at a recent game.
Thai Court Rules PM Can Stay, Did Not Exceed Term Limit
By Grant Peck
The court rejected an opposition petition arguing that the leader had exceeded his constitutional limit of eight years in office.
Meta Should Pay Reparations to Rohingya Refugees, Rights Group Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Amnesty International claims that Facebook was aware that its algorithms were amplifying harmful anti-Rohingya hate speech in Myanmar, but still did nothing to stop it.
Vietnamese Government Readies New Social Media Controls: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
It will soon introduce restrictions on which social media accounts can post news-related content.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Australian Economist to 3 Years Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Sean Turnell was sentenced alongside Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he served as an economic adviser prior to her overthrow last year.
Dissident Myanmar Supermodel Granted Asylum in Canada
By Sebastian Strangio
The 23-year-old has vowed to “carry on the struggle for Myanmar” from abroad.
President Marcos’ Likely Foreign Policy Towards the Gulf States
By Asma Alkaabi and Alvin Camba
Good relations with the Middle East would support the Philippine leader's three main domestic policy priorities.
Why Vietnam’s Economic Future is Bright – and Growing Brighter
By Vincenzo Caporale
Despite some potential headwinds, Vietnam is well positioned to capitalize economically on the growing Sino-American competition.
Vietnam Becomes Asia’s Economic Leader as China’s Growth Decelerates
By Sebastian Strangio
Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the picture was cautiously positive as the region's economies finally moved out of their pandemic-induced slumps.