Southeast Asia

As its rise in the Global Competitiveness Report shows, the economic conditions are improving. Still, many challenges remain.

Last year, Thailand suffered historic floods. Forecasts suggest parts of the capital could be underwater by 2030. Is the country prepared?

While many have put their faith in a Code of Conduct some wonder if China is stalling for time. A real solution may take years, if ever.

Where banking infrastructure is limited in parts of Asia, mobile money could provide a solution. Emulating Kenya’s successful model could speed its adoption.

Will currency reform bring Burma one step closer to creating a modern, stable economy?

From lax safety standards, ineffective police, and drunk driving, operating a vehicle on the streets of Vietnam is a hazardous enterprise. People are now taking matters into their own hands.

The United States must not take direct sides – and instead encourage peaceful negotiation – lest it make matters worse.

Despite growing ties with the U.S., a recent self-immolation in Hanoi was emblematic of the country's deteriorating human rights situation and attacks on free speech.

ASEAN members remain ambivalent about Tokyo’s political influence. With a stagnant economy and China’s shadow looming large, what can Japan do to regain the initiative?

Laos’s Xayaburi dam project faces opposition throughout the region over its ecological impact.

Burma is opening its economy to the outside world for the first time in decades. While many see sizable profits, there are still hurdles that investors must consider.

Chinese willingness to use economic leverage to settle international disputes in its favor is a worrisome trend.