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Hong Kong’s Domestic Workers: When ‘Stay at Home’ Means ‘Live at Work’

Hong Kong’s Domestic Workers: When ‘Stay at Home’ Means ‘Live at Work’

By Alexandra Chan
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, Hong Kong’s “live-in rule” poses a dilemma for migrant domestic workers.
How the West Failed the Rest in the COVID-19 Pandemic

How the West Failed the Rest in the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Xie Tao
There is renewed discussion in some corners of the world about the decline of the West. Does that mean China is poised to lead?

The Missing Link in Singapore’s COVID-19 Strategy

The Missing Link in Singapore’s COVID-19 Strategy

By Shona Loong
Singapore is held up as a model of pandemic management, but that success doesn't extend to its migrant workers.

Will Japan’s State of Emergency Kickstart a Telework Tech Culture?

Will Japan’s State of Emergency Kickstart a Telework Tech Culture?

By Thisanka Siripala
Despite a state of emergency declared in parts of Japan, businesses have been slow to expand a work culture away from the office.

Can Vietnam Manage COVID-19’s Big Economic Fallout?

Can Vietnam Manage COVID-19’s Big Economic Fallout?

By Thoi Nguyen
Fully dealing with the economic consequences of the global pandemic will likely require a comprehensive, calibrated, and balanced approach.
How Will COVID-19 Impact Timor-Leste’s Politics?

How Will COVID-19 Impact Timor-Leste’s Politics?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, the global coronavirus pandemic could end up shaping the country’s political and economic future in important ways.

US Navy Reports First COVID-19 Death of USS Theodore Roosevelt Crew Member

US Navy Reports First COVID-19 Death of USS Theodore Roosevelt Crew Member

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A sailor of the coronavirus-infected USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier died Monday.
South Korea’s Experiment in Pandemic Surveillance

South Korea’s Experiment in Pandemic Surveillance

By Eun A Jo
South Korea is a testing ground for how to balance robust surveillance in the name of public health with individual privacy rights.

Beijing Covered up COVID-19 Once. It Could Happen Again.

Beijing Covered up COVID-19 Once. It Could Happen Again.

By Sarah Cook
China’s political system is designed to cover up failure and exaggerate success. It can’t be trusted on the coronavirus.

Debunking 3 Myths About COVID-19 Lockdowns

Debunking 3 Myths About COVID-19 Lockdowns

By Karl Lee Chee Leong
There are different degrees of lockdown, but no matter what, life won't go back to normal once the lockdowns end.

In Myanmar, Hunger Overshadows COVID-19 for Yangon’s Poorest

In Myanmar, Hunger Overshadows COVID-19 for Yangon’s Poorest

By Lorcan Lovett
Myanmar's lockdown will hit the urban poor hard. That's inspiring charitable donation -- and labor strikes.
Singapore’s Migrant Worker Debate: Advocacy Amid a Pandemic

Singapore’s Migrant Worker Debate: Advocacy Amid a Pandemic

By Yong Han Poh
What a migrant worker dormitory debate revealed about the relationship between Singapore’s government, citizens, and NGOs.

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