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Intel Backs Out of Planned Vietnam Chip Expansion, Report Claims

Intel Backs Out of Planned Vietnam Chip Expansion, Report Claims

By Sebastian Strangio
According to a Reuters report, the company expressed concerns about the country's excessive bureaucracy and unstable power supply.
Former Indonesian Communications Minister Imprisoned for Accepting Bribes

Former Indonesian Communications Minister Imprisoned for Accepting Bribes

By Sebastian Strangio
Johnny G. Plate is accused of taking nearly $1.2 million in kickbacks related to the construction of thousands of telecoms towers in remote parts of the archipelago.

ISOC Once Again Puts Thailand’s Government Between the People and the Military

ISOC Once Again Puts Thailand’s Government Between the People and the Military

By Mark S. Cogan
Thai progressives have long called for the abolition of the military's notorious Internal Security Operations Command. But don't expect it to happen under the current government.

Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire

Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire

By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Competition for rare-earth mineral wealth on the seafloor could lead to further tensions and even conflict.

Malaysia Says It Won’t Recognize Unilateral Sanctions on Supporters of Hamas

Malaysia Says It Won’t Recognize Unilateral Sanctions on Supporters of Hamas

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has again said that his government would resist any outside pressure to declare Hamas a terrorist organization.
3 Takeaways From Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Roadmap

3 Takeaways From Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Roadmap

By James Guild
Will the market-based mechanism of the Just Energy Transition Partnership be able to match funding with feasible renewable energy projects?

Indonesian Chief Justice Dismissed for ‘Serious’ Ethics Violation

Indonesian Chief Justice Dismissed for ‘Serious’ Ethics Violation

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Usman should have recused himself from a Constitutional Court ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, his nephew by marriage, to run in next year's presidential election.
Thailand’s Buffet Cabinet 2.0: A Case of Political Indigestion

Thailand’s Buffet Cabinet 2.0: A Case of Political Indigestion

By Douglas Rhein and William Jones
With a reformist opposition gathering strength, Thai officials may see the current government as the last chance to gorge themselves at the public's expense.

‘Destabilization’ and Disunity in the Philippine Government

‘Destabilization’ and Disunity in the Philippine Government

By Mong Palatino
Turbulence in Congress and allegations of dissent among the military leadership have undermined President Marcos' "unity" administration.

Military-ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia

Military-ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia

By Grant Peck
Russia is a major supporter and arms supplier of Myanmar's military government, which seized power and ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. 

Singapore Restricts Display of National Emblems Relating to Israel-Hamas War

Singapore Restricts Display of National Emblems Relating to Israel-Hamas War

By Sebastian Strangio
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that it will not allow the foreign conflict to jeopardize the city-state's "peace and harmony.”
Will Cambodia’s Private Debt Become National Debt?

Will Cambodia’s Private Debt Become National Debt?

By David Hutt
Private debt, much of it concentrated in the rapidly deflating real estate sector, has already emerged as a political problem for Prime Minister Hun Manet.

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