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Vietnam, US Reach Accord on Alleged Currency Manipulation

Vietnam, US Reach Accord on Alleged Currency Manipulation

By Sebastian Strangio
Vietnam came under mounting U.S. pressure under the Trump administration over the alleged devaluation of its currency.
Myanmar’s Generals Are Struggling to Tell Their Story

Myanmar’s Generals Are Struggling to Tell Their Story

By Luke Hunt
Big lie campaigns don’t come cheap, as a spin doctor takes his leave 

Myanmar Plunges Into Deadly Third COVID-19 Wave

Myanmar Plunges Into Deadly Third COVID-19 Wave

By Naw Theresa
COVID-19 vaccination efforts have become fatally entangled in the hostilities unleashed by the February coup.

Thai Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Demanding PM’s Resignation

Thai Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Demanding PM’s Resignation

By Sebastian Strangio
Simmering anti-government sentiment has been compounded by Prayut's failures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Protests Greet Indonesia’s Renewal of Papuan Autonomy Law

Protests Greet Indonesia’s Renewal of Papuan Autonomy Law

By Sebastian Strangio
Rights groups claim that the revised law could lead to “further marginalization and militarization in the region.”
The Threat of a Dam Disaster in Luang Prabang 

The Threat of a Dam Disaster in Luang Prabang 

By Tom Fawthrop
The dam near Luang Prabang - both a World Heritage site and an seismically active zone - is “an irresponsible gamble,” experts argue.

Vietnam’s Battle to Market Its Prized Rice

Vietnam’s Battle to Market Its Prized Rice

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The case of ST25 drives home how important it is for countries, particularly developing countries, to develop strong intellectual property protection schemes.
Laos Seizes Record Meth Haul Amid Regional Production Boom

Laos Seizes Record Meth Haul Amid Regional Production Boom

By Sebastian Strangio
This week's 17 million tablet haul amounts to nearly the entire recorded seizures for last year.

Myanmar: Sanctions Are the Key to a Democratic Future

Myanmar: Sanctions Are the Key to a Democratic Future

By Tin Tun Naing
To compel the military to change, Western governments need to go after the income that helps sustain it.

Indonesia to Host G20 Summit Next Year: What Will be on the Agenda?

Indonesia to Host G20 Summit Next Year: What Will be on the Agenda?

By Noto Suoneto
Southeast Asia's largest nation has a chance to take the lead on issues of regional and global concern.

Malaysia to Phase Out China’s Sinovac Vaccine

Malaysia to Phase Out China’s Sinovac Vaccine

By Sebastian Strangio
Will mounting evidence about the limited efficacy of Chinese-made vaccines spell the end for Beijing's vaccine diplomacy?
Bittersweet: Vietnam’s Mixed Progress on E-Government During COVID-19

Bittersweet: Vietnam’s Mixed Progress on E-Government During COVID-19

By Truong Thuy Quynh and Pham Thi Thuy Duong
Despite notable progress in providing digital services, there are still major challenges in accessing these tools in practice.

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