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Southeast Asia
The Trouble With Indonesia’s Dual‑Track Vaccination Scheme
By Kevin O'Rourke
The Gotong Royong plan for corporate employees will likely give rise to vivid perceptions among the public that the rich enjoy preferential access to coveted vaccines.
From Dengvaxia to Sinovac: Vaccine Hesitancy in the Philippines
By Cenon Alfonso, Manolet Dayrit, Ronald Mendoza, and Madeline Ong
The recent controversy over a dengue vaccine has complicated the Philippines’ COVID-19 vaccination program.
Myanmar Cracked Down Brutally on Protests. It May Get Worse.
By Associated Press
Myanmar's military is banking on the world going no further than “harsh words, some economic sanctions and travel bans.”
Philippines Admits Police Culpability in Deadly Drug War
By Nick Aspinwall
An international investigation of extrajudicial killings in the Philippine drug war remains unlikely, even after a stunning admission by the justice secretary.
US Imposes Trade Restrictions on Myanmar’s Military Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came two days after at least 38 protesters were shot dead by security forces.
Grassroots Activists Work to Save Remaining Cardamom Mountains Rainforest
By Joe Patchett
The burden of safeguarding the region's rich resources falls on local environmental groups and a small number of park rangers.
The Final Victory of Nguyen Phu Trong
By Quynh Tran
How Vietnam's communist party chief earned a surprise third term at this year's National Congress.
ASEAN Readies Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is an important step in reviving intra-regional tourism and recovery from the coronavirus recession.
UN: 38 Died on Deadliest Day Yet for Myanmar Coup Opposition
By Associated Press
The escalation in the violence has led to increased diplomatic efforts to resolve the political crisis — but there appear few viable ways forward.
Facebook Removes Pages and Accounts Linked to Thailand’s Military
By Sebastian Strangio
The offending accounts targeted users in southern provinces that are home to a long-running Muslim separatist insurgency.
Do the Myanmar Junta’s New ‘Peace-Making Committees’ Stand Any Chance of Success?
By Joe Kumbun
Forging a sustainable nationwide peace was elusive before. It's even more difficult in the midst of the current crisis.
UNESCO Calls for Heritage Assessment for Lao Hydropower Dam
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N.'s cultural agency fears that the project might endanger the World Heritage-listed town of Luang Prabang.