Region
Southeast Asia
June 15, 2021
China-Backed SEZs Linked to Southeast Asia’s Illegal Wildlife Trade
By Sebastian Strangio
The trade has been facilitated by a combination of loose state jurisdictions and proximity to China's economy.
June 15, 2021
Myanmar Puts Aung San Suu Kyi on Trial on Charges Critics Call Bogus
By Grant Peck
Aung San Suu Kyi's prosecution poses yet another major setback for Myanmar.
June 14, 2021
Rare Earths in Myanmar: Unobtanium?
By Sribala Subramanian
Despite its present political turmoil, Myanmar controls the supply of critical metals for clean energy products.
June 12, 2021
Konfrontasi in the Skies
By Moez Hayat and Ryan Ashley
China’s recent overflight has raised dormant Malaysian fears about the nation’s sovereignty over its Bornean territories.
June 11, 2021
Despite COVID-19, Asia’s Drug Trade Expands, Diversifies
By Sebastian Strangio
Asian government's seizures of methamphetamine rose 19 percent in 2020.
June 11, 2021
A Long Road Ahead for the Philippine Economy
By Nick Aspinwall
The World Bank slashed its growth projection for this year, indicating an economic recovery may take longer than expected.
June 11, 2021
In Cambodia, the End of COVID-19 Will Heighten the Economic Contradictions
By David Hutt
Corruption and inequality are set to rise as the country emerges from the pandemic.
June 11, 2021
Malaysian King Holds Unusual Meetings With Political Leaders
By Eileen Ng
The king is to continue meeting other political leaders over the next few days before hosting a gathering of state rulers next Wednesday.
June 11, 2021
Which Asian Nations Can Benefit From the ‘China Plus One’ Strategy?
By Sara Hsu
As supply chain diversification becomes the name of the game, some of China’s neighbors are looking to provide attractive alternatives.
June 10, 2021
Indonesia Targets 1 Million Daily COVID-19 Vaccinations
By Sebastian Strangio
Southeast Asia's largest nation once again stands on the brink of a fresh wave of infections.
June 10, 2021
In 2022, Cambodia Faces Challenging Turn at ASEAN’s Helm
By Heimkhemra Suy
During its upcoming chairmanship, the country faces a host of daunting challenges. But the year will bring opportunities, too.
June 10, 2021
UN Expert Says Myanmar Attacks Risk Humanitarian Tragedy
By Grant Peck
Kayah State, in the country's east, has been engulfed in serious fighting since May 21.