Region
Southeast Asia
Vietnam Comes of Age
A new arts complex in Hanoi reveals a generational shift.
Oil Shock and Revolution Reshape Indonesia’s Fortunes
Forty years after the oil shock Indonesia and the world are on the verge of another energy game changer.
Thailand: Same Faces, New Crisis
Attempts to pass an amnesty bill have taken Thailand to the brink of yet another political crisis.
Cambodia: Life in Hell
Near the country’s most famous tourist destination, some 300 people live in the direst conditions imaginable.
Singapore: The Fight to Save Bukit Brown
Government plans to redevelop a cemetery spark a debate on the compatibility of conservation and progress.
Cambodia: Breaking The Deadlock
A little compromise on both sides could break the impasse and benefit everyone, including voters.
Indonesia’s Economic Bubble
A star performer for much of the last decade, Indonesia’s economy now faces serious issues, not least a major bubble.
Myanmar’s Lawless Land
Myanmar’s fledgling reforms have attracted significant Western interest. But they have also brought thousands of land claims by ethnic villagers.
Cambodian Flood Victims Drowning in Debt
Devastating recent floods have exacerbated the microfinance debt crisis among Cambodia’s poorest people.
Philippines and Vietnam in the South China Sea
Both countries see the disputed areas as vital interests, yet have taken divergent approaches in pressing their claims.
Singapore and the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter
Indications are that Singapore may go ahead with the purchase of the JSF. That would be a game-changer for its operational capabilities.
Reforming the Cambodian People’s Party
The recent elections should be a wakeup call for a party that has grown complacent over the years.