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COVID-19
Indonesia and COVID-19: What the World Is Missing
By Shane Preuss
Yes, the Indonesian government has stumbled. But civil society has been rising to the occasion.
The Domestic Politics of Vietnam’s Coronavirus Fight
By Viet Phuong Nguyen
The particularities of domestic politics in Vietnam have led to surprisingly effective pandemic responses from the government and its people.
Casino-Heavy Macau Looks to End COVID-Induced Slowdown
By Jason Hung
Macau should start to lift border restrictions in order to boost its tourist-dependent economy.
COVID-19 Presents Opportunities for Australia-South Korea Relations
By Tom Corben
The global pandemic and the absence of international leadership in addressing it give Canberra and Seoul a chance to shine together.
Philippines Extends Lockdown in Manila and Other High-Risk Areas to May 15
By Nick Aspinwall
Health experts have warned against lifting restrictions too early as Filipinos hope for a way out of quarantine measures that continue to take an economic toll.
South Korean Soccer League Season Set to Kick Off on May 8
By Associated Press
The league will be imposing strict social-distancing regulations for players on and off the field, but games will start May 8.
Does COVID-19 Portend Dark Days in Nepal’s Future?
By David Johnson
With a global economic slow-down and potentially millions of foreign workers returning home, Nepal could be on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Covering All the Bases: How Taiwan Opened Its Baseball Season Amid COVID-19
By Bo-jiun Jing
Taiwan is one of the few countries still playing live sports. Here’s how its pro baseball league made that happen.
‘Quarantined to Starvation’: A Bangladeshi Sex Worker’s Struggles Amid the COVID-19 Lockdown
By Maliha
A Bangladeshi sex worker fears for herself and her family without the prospect of work during the lockdown.
Offensive Cyber Capabilities and Public Health Intelligence: Vietnam, APT32, and COVID-19
By Ankit Panda
A suspected Vietnamese state-backed cyber campaign targeted Chinese health authorities.
Human Rights Beyond the Time of Coronavirus
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia has seldom been a haven of respect for human rights and the coronavirus pandemic opens new opportunities for abuse.
Pakistan Gets Unexpected Economic Relief in a Time of Global Crisis
By Umair Jamal
Will Pakistan find some respite from the effects of COVID–19 outside its borders?