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Southeast Asia
New Temburong Bridge Opening Highlights China-Brunei Relations Amid Coronavirus Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the recent unveiling of the key infrastructure project.
Vietnam’s Big Air Pollution Challenge
By Thang Nam Do
Bold action is needed to address the country’s problem.
New Zealand Man Killed Near Indonesia’s Freeport Mine
By Associated Press
Gunmen killed a New Zealand miner and wounded six others near the world's largest gold mine in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region.
Drone Delivery Puts the Focus on US-Malaysia Security Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent development put the spotlight on ongoing defense collaboration despite ongoing challenges for ties.
What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even if a new government does take office soon, the country faces some significant challenges ahead.
COVID-19 Cases Reported on Both US Aircraft Carriers in Western Pacific
By Steven Stashwick
Coronavirus cases have been found on USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Ronald Reagan as well as a U.S. base in Japan.
The Economic Consequences of Coronavirus in Indonesia
By James Guild
Indonesia is in a tough spot – waging a public health war against COVID-19 while fighting off recession using limited fiscal resources.
Myanmar Braces for Coronavirus Outbreak
By Tej Parikh
Myanmar has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus. Can it prevent infections from exploding?
Vietnam’s Communist Party Finds a Silver Lining in COVID-19
By Mai Truong
The coronavirus outbreak provides a unique opportunity for the Communist Party of Vietnam to strengthen its legitimacy.
The Many Reasons to Move Indonesia’s Capital
By Giora Eliraz
There are a variety of rationales put forward for the decision to relocate the capital, some more prominently articulated than others.
Vietnam’s Coronavirus Struggle: The Import Dimension
By Thoi Nguyen
Vietnam has not been immune from the issue of imported coronavirus cases.
Indonesia’s Virus Response and What It Tells Us About Global Health Governance
By Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi
Indonesia’s unique responses to the spread of infectious diseases give us a picture of the current state of global health governance.