Region
Southeast Asia
‘Tale of 2 Outbreaks’: Singapore Tackles a Costly Setback
By Associated Press
Singapore has treated the recent spike in COVID-19 cases among foreign workers as a separate outbreak.
Mahathir’s No-Win No-Confidence Gamble
By Asif Ullah Khan
Whatever happens in the no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Muhyiddin, it will be a setback for Mahathir -- and the opposition.
The Philippines’ Pandemic Response: A Tragedy of Errors
By Michael Beltran
The Duterte administration’s COVID-19 response marries incompetence with militarism.
China’s Chance to Demonstrate Leadership in the South China Sea
By Harrison Prétat
It’s not too late for Beijing to flip the script in the South China Sea—should it choose to.
Indonesia Condemns Abuse of Its Fishermen on Chinese Boats
By Associated Press
Jakarta drew attention to the virtual slave-like conditions endured by its nationals.
The Factors Behind the Disturbing ‘Burial at Sea’ of Indonesian Migrant Fishers
By Ratu Ayu Asih Kusuma Putri
The lack of protection for Indonesian overseas workers has left them open to abuse, culminating in the shocking report.
Thailand: The Coronavirus Suicides
By Ana Salvá
Scholars warn that the number of people driven to suicide by economic hardship could exceed the number of COVID-19 deaths if the government doesn’t react.
China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy Backfires in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A music video ode to “friendly neighbors across the sea” can’t patch over growing discontent with China in the Philippines.
China’s Control of the Mekong
By Philip Citowicki
Whether through its own dams or the financing and construction of dams in other countries, China is largely in the driver’s seat when it comes to the Mekong.
Making Sense of Vietnam’s Suspected COVID–19 Cyber Espionage on China
By Ankit Panda
How did Vietnamese state-backed hackers seek COVID–19 intelligence from Chinese authorities?
Ship Tied to Australia Virus Deaths Sails Into Manila Bay
By Associated Press
The Ruby Princess returned to the Philippines to bring crew members home.
Thai Elephants, Out of Work Due to Coronavirus, Trudge Home
By Associated Press
An estimated 2,000 tame elephants are at risk of starvation because their owners are unable to feed them.