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Southeast Asia
High-level Corruption Probe Leads to Insults and Death Threats in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that she had hired assassins to kill the president and his close allies in the event of her own death.
Cambodian Authorities Arrest Environmentalists For Investigating Illegal Logging
By Sebastian Strangio
The group included Ouch Leng, who has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for his undercover investigations.
Indonesia Agrees to Repatriate ‘Bali Nine’ Drug Convicts to Australia
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes days after Jakarta confirmed that it had agreed to repatriate Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row in a separate drug-related case.
Southeast Asia and BRICS: A Strategic Response to Institutional Change in the Indo-Pacific
By Pavittarbir Saggu
For Southeast Asia, BRICS is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
Vietnam, Malaysia Announce Major Diplomatic Upgrade
By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysia has become the ninth nation, and the first in ASEAN, to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening
By Luke Hunt
Is China preparing to put boots on the ground to protect its investments in the country?
Indonesia Agrees to Repatriate Filipina Drug Convict Mary Jane Veloso
By Sebastian Strangio
Veloso, now 39, has been on death row in Indonesia since her arrest for heroin trafficking in Yogyakarta in 2010.
Myanmar Topped World For Landmine Casualties in 2023, Monitor Says
By Sebastian Strangio
As its military fortunes slide, the Myanmar army has ramped up its use of antipersonnel mines.
Young Southeast Asians Are Slowly Nudging ASEAN Toward Change
By Bryanna Entwistle
Amid skepticism about the bloc’s ability to protect environmental and human rights, a new generation of activists remains hopeful.
Indonesia’s PLN and the Clean Energy Conundrum
By James Guild
The state-owned utility has allowed private companies to expand the country's generating capacity, but it may take a different approach with solar.
US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Donald Trump's impending return to the White House has stirred up questions about the future of Washington's support for the Philippines.
Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January
By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai government has also promised to introduce debt relief measures and additional stimulus programs in a bid to kick start the economy.