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Economic inequality
Without Money For A Funeral, an Indonesian Father Buried His Stillborn Baby in a Freezer Box
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The viral news story provided a stark illustration of the gap between the rhetoric of Indonesian politicians and the realities faced by many ordinary people.
How COVID-19 Has Enriched Asia’s Wealthy and Punished Its Poor
By Sebastian Strangio
A new report from the NGO Oxfam provides crucial context for the region's recent democratic decline.
Thailand’s Inequality Challenge Looms Large Ahead of 2019 Elections
By Alphonsus Pettit
A recent report suggests that the problem is only worsening, posing another headache for the junta ahead of polls next year.
Who Will Benefit from the ASEAN Economic Community?
By Mong Palatino
Some civil society organizations are claiming that the community would excessively favor corporate interests.
Asian Cities Pay Hidden Price for Global Status
By Kris Hartley
Global status may offer prestige, but it doesn’t help the economically vulnerable.
Capitalism’s Biggest Fan Is Asian… And Communist
By Zachary Keck
A new Pew Research poll found that capitalism’s biggest supporters are all in Asia.
The Root Problem of IS in Indonesia
By Rizvi Shihab
The Islamic State is exploiting the disconnect between real and perceived economic growth.
Rethinking Cambodia’s Reconciliation Process
By Phoak Kung
Involving only the country’s elites in the process will not be enough to keep the peace.
Asia: Home of the Free – and Repressed
The region's economic freedom has improved, with some notable exceptions.
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