Region
Southeast Asia
Johor and Malaysia’s Data Center Boom
By Grace Shao and Steven Lu
A massive ramp-up in data centers is attracting foreign investment, but infrastructure challenges persist.
With Public Tirade, Philippine Vice President Further Widens Rift With Marcos Clan
By Ben Sturt
Sara Duterte's open declaration of war against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his allies threatens to paralyze the Philippine government.
Indonesia to Push For Full BRICS Membership, New Foreign Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes after the nation and three Southeast Asian neighbors were anointed BRICS "partner countries."
Massacres of Civilians Are Becoming a Tragic Norm in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
The military has reportedly killed another 25 people, including women and children, in retaliation for resistance gains in Sagaing Region.
Why 2025 Is a Make or Break Year for ASEAN Unity
By Mohd Harith Ramzi
As it prepares to helm the bloc, can Malaysia reignite the flame of Southeast Asian regionalism?
Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader said that he had already been punished politically and should not also be “legally victimized.”
The Release of Mech Dara: Speaking Truth to Power
By Jacob Sims
Strong international pressure plus U.S. concessions have forced the hand of Cambodia's kleptocratic elite.
Singapore’s ‘Smart’ Tech Policies Require Public Trust
By Kris Hartley
Technology alone will not ensure the success of the city-state's pioneering Smart Nation initiative.
Rights Groups Call on Thai Government to Apprehend Tak Bai Accused
By Sebastian Strangio
With the statute of limitations due in the case to expire tomorrow, the seven defendants accused of the 2004 massacre are set to walk free.
What’s Happened to Cambodia’s Thinking Class?
By David Hutt
A recent article in the government-aligned Khmer Times reflects the etiolated state of public discourse in the country.
Thai Authorities Cut Illegal Internet Cable Running Into Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission claims that the illegal connection was used by Laos-based scamming gangs to target Thai nationals.
Will Indonesia’s New President be a Statesman or a Strongman?
By Parker Novak
If Indonesia is to continue shedding its historical straitjackets and keep its rise on course, the “new” Prabowo needs to show up more often than the “old” one.