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Southeast Asia

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Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom

Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom

By James Guild
Firms' increasing need for processing power and data storage is driving a rapid expansion of the sector.
Son of Indonesian President Takes Helm of Youth-Oriented Political Party

Son of Indonesian President Takes Helm of Youth-Oriented Political Party

By Sebastian Strangio
The ascent of the political neophyte Kaesang Pangarep reflects long-standing dynastic patterns in Indonesian politics.

Myanmar’s Military Junta Is Weaponizing Access to Life-Saving Vaccines

Myanmar’s Military Junta Is Weaponizing Access to Life-Saving Vaccines

By Zaw Wai Soe
As with international aid shipments, basic inoculations are being distributed on the basis of political loyalty.

Philippines Says It Removed ‘Floating Barrier’ From Disputed Shoal

Philippines Says It Removed ‘Floating Barrier’ From Disputed Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard described China's installation of the barrier at Scarborough Shoal as "a clear violation of international law.”

High-Tech Supply Chains and the US-Vietnam Upgrade

High-Tech Supply Chains and the US-Vietnam Upgrade

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alexander Vuving.
Philippines Protests China’s Installation of Submerged Barrier at Disputed Shoal

Philippines Protests China’s Installation of Submerged Barrier at Disputed Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The "floating barrier" is intended to prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing Scarborough Shoal, a China-occupied feature in the South China Sea.

Environment­alists Under Attack in the Philippines

Environment­alists Under Attack in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
According to a new report by the watchdog Global Witness, the country remains the most dangerous place in Asia to be an environmental activist.
Does God Need To Be Defended By Law?

Does God Need To Be Defended By Law?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
An Indonesian influencer was this week sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy under the country's infamous Article 156a.

India, Singapore Kick off SIMBEX Military Exercise

India, Singapore Kick off SIMBEX Military Exercise

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The naval drill, now in its 30th edition, has grown more complex and robust as India and Singapore's shared concerns about China deepen.

Criminal Justice Campaigns in Vietnam: From Legal Mobilization to Dissenting Collectivism?

Criminal Justice Campaigns in Vietnam: From Legal Mobilization to Dissenting Collectivism?

By Do Hai Ha
In recent years, campaigns to save prisoners on death row have become more audacious in criticizing the country's authoritarian party-state.

Cambodian Opposition Activist Imprisoned For Passing Fraudulent Checks

Cambodian Opposition Activist Imprisoned For Passing Fraudulent Checks

By Sebastian Strangio
The case, which the opposition Candlelight Party has denounced as politically motivated, is another early sign that the new Cambodian administration will be much like its predecessor.
Thai Court Bans Progressive Politician From Political Office for Life

Thai Court Bans Progressive Politician From Political Office for Life

By Sebastian Strangio
Pannika Wanich, a former MP for the now-dissolved Future Forward Party, is accused of "ethical breaches" over Facebook posts she made more than a decade ago.

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