Southeast Asia

Attempts to pass an amnesty bill have taken Thailand to the brink of yet another political crisis.

Near the country’s most famous tourist destination, some 300 people live in the direst conditions imaginable.

Government plans to redevelop a cemetery spark a debate on the compatibility of conservation and progress.

A little compromise on both sides could break the impasse and benefit everyone, including voters.

A star performer for much of the last decade, Indonesia’s economy now faces serious issues, not least a major bubble.

Myanmar’s fledgling reforms have attracted significant Western interest. But they have also brought thousands of land claims by ethnic villagers.

Devastating recent floods have exacerbated the microfinance debt crisis among Cambodia’s poorest people.

Both countries see the disputed areas as vital interests, yet have taken divergent approaches in pressing their claims.

Indications are that Singapore may go ahead with the purchase of the JSF. That would be a game-changer for its operational capabilities.

The recent elections should be a wakeup call for a party that has grown complacent over the years.

Singapore’s security approach has been a success. It’s policies now need to focus on sustaining it.

Manila claims only part of the South China Sea, but the area it does claim is a core national interest.