Region
Southeast Asia
Sara Duterte-Carpio Sworn in as Philippines’ Vice President
By Sebastian Strangio
The inauguration of the vice president-elect, the daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, follows her landslide victory at last month's election.
How the US Can Help Strengthen Disaster Management in Southeast Asia
By Meghan Sullivan
Bolstered U.S. support for disaster preparedness would align with Washington's broader objectives in the region.
What the Federal Reserve’s Rate Hikes Mean for Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Despite some short-term pain, most of the region's economies should be in relatively sound position to ride out the Fed's monetary tightening.
Indonesia’s President Jokowi to Visit Russia, Ukraine: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The leader will seek to convince President Vladimir Putin to permit the export of Ukrainian wheat amid worrying global shortages.
Inflation: The Threat to ASEAN Economic Recovery in 2022 and Beyond
By Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy
Rising food and energy prices are set to weaken economic growth by reducing real private consumption and investment.
Vietnam Imprisons Leading Environmentalist on Tax Evasion Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
Nguy Thi Khanh, a recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize, is the latest climate change activist to be jailed on tax-related charges.
Sam Rainsy and Kem Sokha’s Divorce of Necessity in Cambodia
By David Hutt
The split between the country's two most prominent opposition leaders has been five years in the making.
Why Is the EU Quiet Over Myanmar Junta’s Planned Executions?
By David Hutt and Kristina Kironska
The EU is one of the world's staunchest opponents of the death penalty. So why hasn't Brussels spoken out more forcefully on the junta's execution plans?
Cambodia’s Ruling Party Sues Opposition Politician Over Election Criticism
By Sebastian Strangio
Son Chhay, the vice president of the Candlelight Party, has been accused of "seriously damaging" the reputation of the ruling Cambodian People's Party.
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party: The Dark Horse
By Tita Sanglee
Despite not running candidates in this year's by-elections, Anutin Charnivakul's party is quietly gathering political momentum.
Indonesian President Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Food Inflation Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The shuffle follows a series of flailing government actions to rein in the spiraling price of cooking oil.
Amid Conflict, Travel Flickers Back to Life in Myanmar
By Seng Pan and Tsa Shee Nrang
While international tourism may never fully recover, domestic travel is on the rise despite widespread insecurity.