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![Environment­alists Under Attack in the Philippines Environment­alists Under Attack in the Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-09-24-220833.jpg)
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.
![What’s the Real Cost of Papua New Guinea’s Palm Oil? What’s the Real Cost of Papua New Guinea’s Palm Oil?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-10-18-4.jpg)
What’s the Real Cost of Papua New Guinea’s Palm Oil?
By Joshua Mcdonald
A new report claims that palm oil executives in PNG have bribed officials, paid police to brutalize villagers, used child labor, and participated in an apparent tax evasion scheme.
![How Rich Are Cambodia’s Hun Sen and His Family? How Rich Are Cambodia’s Hun Sen and His Family?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-24_19-07-27.jpg)
How Rich Are Cambodia’s Hun Sen and His Family?
By Luke Hunt
A new report reveals specifics about the leader and his family's net worth.
![Is Modern History's Biggest Natural Resource Heist in Myanmar? Is Modern History's Biggest Natural Resource Heist in Myanmar?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-06_20-45-11.jpg)
Is Modern History's Biggest Natural Resource Heist in Myanmar?
By Luke Hunt
An important report by an environmental watchdog sheds new light on the country's massive illegal gem industry.
![Kazakhstan and Shady London Real Estate Deals Kazakhstan and Shady London Real Estate Deals](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-23_10-39-11.jpg)
Kazakhstan and Shady London Real Estate Deals
By Paolo Sorbello
A Global Witness report traces some high-end property deals to the Kazakhstan elite.
![The Extraordinary Tales of Central Asia’s Princelings The Extraordinary Tales of Central Asia’s Princelings](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-31_14-35-35.jpg)
The Extraordinary Tales of Central Asia’s Princelings
By Casey Michel
A new report alleges corruption on an impressively grand scale.
![Burmese Leaders Outed by Global Witness Over Alleged Land Grabs Burmese Leaders Outed by Global Witness Over Alleged Land Grabs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-27_08-40-53.jpg)
Burmese Leaders Outed by Global Witness Over Alleged Land Grabs
By Luke Hunt
A new report reveals the extent of land grabbing in Myanmar, especially along the border with China.
![Credit Suisse Invests Big in Vietnamese Land Grabber Credit Suisse Invests Big in Vietnamese Land Grabber](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-13_07-07-24.jpg)
Credit Suisse Invests Big in Vietnamese Land Grabber
By Luke Hunt
Swiss bank becomes largest international shareholder of HAGL days after Deutsche Bank divests.
![Deutsche Bank Divests Stake after Report on Vietnamese Land Grabs Deutsche Bank Divests Stake after Report on Vietnamese Land Grabs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/shutterstock_107495432_2.jpg)
Deutsche Bank Divests Stake after Report on Vietnamese Land Grabs
By Luke Hunt
Scathing report by Global Witness likely influenced the bank’s decision to abandon HAGL.
![Vietnam Wins Human Rights Seat Despite Tainted Record Vietnam Wins Human Rights Seat Despite Tainted Record](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/19782_5285fadf1478f.jpg)
Vietnam Wins Human Rights Seat Despite Tainted Record
NGOs are skeptical about the UN’s odd choices for upcoming Human Rights Council.
![Global Witness: IFC and Deutsche Bank Support Vietnamese Land Grabs Global Witness: IFC and Deutsche Bank Support Vietnamese Land Grabs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/3970_524394e0c1240.jpg)
Global Witness: IFC and Deutsche Bank Support Vietnamese Land Grabs
A new report reveals corruption in the Indochinese rubber industry.
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