Region
Southeast Asia
Is Cambodia’s Government Ready to Tackle the Problems in Its Microfinance Sector?
By Molika Heng
Phnom Penh's attempts to relieve its worsening rural debt crisis are yet to have the intended effects.
ASEAN Leaders Arrive in US Ahead of Special Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The question hanging over the two-day summit is whether the U.S. can avoid viewing its relations with Southeast Asia solely through the lens of its competition with China.
Lao Economy Grinding to a Halt as Fuel Crisis Deepens
By Sebastian Strangio
A plummeting currency, dwindling foreign reserves, and a spike in global oil prices have led to shortages across the country.
No Honeymoon for the Marcos Presidency?
By Mong Palatino
Despite his platform of national "unity," Ferdinand Jr.'s presidency will likely further polarize an already divided society.
Marcos Presidency Complicates US Efforts to Counter China
By David Rising and Jim Gomez
Marcos has been short on specifics about foreign policy, but in interviews he said he wanted to pursue closer ties with China,
Cambodia Polls Unlikely to be Credible and Transparent, Says Watchdog
By Sebastian Strangio
The June 5 commune and sangkat elections have been largely pre-scripted by the ruling CPP, but the international response could be something to watch.
Provisional Results Show Landslide Marcos Victory in Philippine Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Filipinos have decisively elected another Marcos and another Duterte to the nation’s two highest offices.
Singapore’s Hot Housing Market
By James Guild
Despite government's various efforts to restrain the price of housing, costs have risen considerably since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What to Expect From the US-ASEAN Special Summit
By Danny Teh Zi Yee and Nory Ly
COVID-19 recovery, the Ukraine conflict, and the new Indo-Pacific Economy Framework are likely to top the agenda during the May 12-13 meeting.
K-Dramas Resurrect Long-Buried Memories in Vietnam
By Travis Vincent
Obsessed with South Korean dramas, Vietnamese youths are oblivious to the atrocities committed by Korean soldiers during the Vietnam War. But their elders remember.
Are Russian Arms Exports to Southeast Asia a Thing of the Past?
By Sebastian Strangio
Even before the invasion of Ukraine, Russian sales of weapons to the region were falling. They could well be set to drop further.
Marcos on the Brink of Victory as Filipinos Vote in Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
As polling stations open across the country, the dictator's son seems set to be elected the country's 17th president.