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From Siargao to Malabon: Filipino Coastal Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change

From Siargao to Malabon: Filipino Coastal Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change

By Nicholas Muller
Exposed to the most typhoons in the world, Filipino island communities – urban and remote alike – face high risks from intensifying climate events.
Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates

Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates

By Prem Singh Gill
A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.

Why the Malaysian State Is Taking Firmer Control Over Boustead Holdings

Why the Malaysian State Is Taking Firmer Control Over Boustead Holdings

By James Guild
The group, which is majority owned by a pension fund for the Malaysian Armed Forces, has been sustaining heavy losses for years.

Five Cambodian Elections

Five Cambodian Elections

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Gordon Conochie.

Thai PM Heads to China in Bid to Bolster Trade, Investment

Thai PM Heads to China in Bid to Bolster Trade, Investment

By Sebastian Strangio
Srettha's four-day visit, his first to China as prime minister, centers around this week's Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
Malaysian Police Arrest Editor of Banned Essay Collection

Malaysian Police Arrest Editor of Banned Essay Collection

By Sebastian Strangio
Kean Wong is under investigation for sedition, for including a caricature of Malaysia's national coat of arms on the cover of the 2020 publication.

Philippines LGBTQ Activists Protest Arrest of Drag Artist

Philippines LGBTQ Activists Protest Arrest of Drag Artist

By Robin Vochelet
Manila’s LGBTQ community rallied in support of drag performer Pura Luka Vega, who was arrested after a video of their performance dressed as Jesus Christ circulated online.
Philippines Again Calls Out China For ‘Unsafe Actions’ in South China Sea

Philippines Again Calls Out China For ‘Unsafe Actions’ in South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
The criticisms followed another close call in contested waters, this time in the vicinity of Philippine-occupied Thitu Island.

Protesters in Malaysia, Indonesia Come Out in Support of Palestine

Protesters in Malaysia, Indonesia Come Out in Support of Palestine

By Sebastian Strangio
While many Western leaders have expressed support for Israel, the balance of both public and elite opinion in Muslim-majority Southeast Asia is very much on the opposite side.

Meet the Extraordinary Fighters of Myanmar’s Resistance

Meet the Extraordinary Fighters of Myanmar’s Resistance

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
They include former teachers, a fighter who was shot three times, and another who lost his hand making weapons. All are undaunted and determined to end military rule.

Thailand’s New PM Treads a Populist Path Through Controversy and Tragedy

Thailand’s New PM Treads a Populist Path Through Controversy and Tragedy

By Prem Singh Gill 
Like his predecessors, Srettha Thavisin has advanced a populist economic platform – but he'll need to do more to address his country's political and social problems.
Malaysia Warns TikTok Over Breaches of Local Laws

Malaysia Warns TikTok Over Breaches of Local Laws

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese-owned short video app has hit a number of recent roadblocks in its bid to expand its Southeast Asian operations.

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