Southeast Asia

Persecuted in their Burma homeland, many of the Rohingya people have fled across the border to Bangladesh. But even there, they can’t make a living.

Thailand‘s lèse-majesté laws are notorious. But do Thais care enough to get behind a push ahead of elections to amend the rules?

Osama bin Laden is dead. But will law enforcement officials around the world ever feel they can ease up in the fight against jihadists?

Despite an average income of $650, Cambodians enjoy arguably the most competitive mobile market in the world. Still, the eight operators’ numbers don’t add up.

Ambitious plans for an ASEAN Community look to be languishing. Regional nations playing politics with conflict aren’t helping.

While international attention has been focused on China’s crackdown on activists, Vietnam has also been tightening up on dissent.

Thein Sein has had a tough start to the presidency in Burma. But denying Burma the ASEAN chair would have to be only the start of increased pressure.

Under the guise of a new parliamentary system, Burma’s government is indicating that it may relax its draconian media censorship policy.

The killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden may be a blow to militants. But in Southeast Asia as elsewhere, terrorism still looms large.

The latest clash between Cambodia and Thailand has underscored the need for a regional peacekeeping force. Indonesia should push for one now.

Domestic politics could be pushing leaders of the two countries to more intense conflict as thousands flee border fighting.

When climate change negotiators can barely agree on an agenda, it’s hard to be optimistic about such UN gatherings. Stephen Minas reports from Bangkok.