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Mongolia Commits to Fighting Corruption With International Help

Mongolia Commits to Fighting Corruption With International Help

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Corruption has been a perennial issue for Mongolia, but public outrage has sparked a new anti-corruption strategy from the government.
Central Asia No Closer to Shaking Perceptions of Corruption

Central Asia No Closer to Shaking Perceptions of Corruption

By Catherine Putz
Transparency International notes a “troubling picture” in the region as countries struggle with “dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism, and systemic corruption.”

Indonesian Communication Minister Arrested For Corruption

Indonesian Communication Minister Arrested For Corruption

By Sebastian Strangio
Johnny G. Plate has been accused of involvement in a telecoms procurement scheme that investigators say cost the state more than $500 million.

Perception of Corruption Stagnates Across Asia

Perception of Corruption Stagnates Across Asia

By Catherine Putz
Governments in Asia are perceived to be as corrupt as ever.

Is Corruption a Serious Problem in the Pacific?

Is Corruption a Serious Problem in the Pacific?

By Joshua Mcdonald
A recent report illustrates that the people of the Pacific believe corruption is a massive problem for both them and their governments.
Najib’s Window Dressing Can't Hide Malaysia's Woes

Najib’s Window Dressing Can't Hide Malaysia's Woes

By Luke Hunt
The embattled premier’s cosmetic measures cannot conceal economic realities in the country.

Bribes, Bad MPs, and Whistleblowers: Analyzing Public Perceptions of Corruption in Eurasia

Bribes, Bad MPs, and Whistleblowers: Analyzing Public Perceptions of Corruption in Eurasia

By Catherine Putz
A new report details public perceptions and experiences with corruption.
Cambodia Now ASEAN’s Most Corrupt Country

Cambodia Now ASEAN’s Most Corrupt Country

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country records the region's worst score in Transparency International’s annual corruption index.

Report: North Korea Has World's Worst Corruption

Report: North Korea Has World's Worst Corruption

By John Power
North Korea tied for the worst score in Transparency International's report, but South Korea has its issues as well.

Central Asia Fails on Rights and Corruption

Central Asia Fails on Rights and Corruption

By Catherine Putz
Reports released this week have no good news about combating corruption or addressing human rights issues in Central Asia

Beware Asia’s Unchecked Military Power: Report

Beware Asia’s Unchecked Military Power: Report

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The region’s military buildup is a lot more secretive than it should be, Transparency International finds in a new report.
Singapore Diplomat Jailed for Inflating Tarts

Singapore Diplomat Jailed for Inflating Tarts

By Luke Hunt
The city-state makes good on its promise to root out government corruption.

Pakistan: As Corrupt As Ever?

Pakistan: As Corrupt As Ever?

By Ram Mashru
Pakistan's corruption problem remains serious and a major impediment to good governance.
Even the Chinese are Rapping Cambodian Knuckles

Even the Chinese are Rapping Cambodian Knuckles

By Luke Hunt
China joins the ranks of Cambodia critics, accusing the Hun Sen regime of corruption.

Corruption in Cambodia?

Corruption in Cambodia?

By Peter Tan Keo
A new Transparency International report shows Cambodia has a problem. The government shouldn’t ignore it.

How Corrupt is the Indo-APAC Region in 2013?

How Corrupt is the Indo-APAC Region in 2013?

By Ankit Panda
Transparency International's 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index doesn't give Indo-APAC watchers much reason to celebrate.

Transparency Int’l Uses CCP Think Tank for Taiwan Poll

Transparency Int’l Uses CCP Think Tank for Taiwan Poll

The NGO used a Chinese government think tank to survey corruption levels in Taiwan. The results were shocking.

India's Internet Boom at Risk?

India's Internet Boom at Risk?

India’s Internet economy has been growing fast. But corruption could undermine its future prospects.

How Failed is North Korea?

How Failed is North Korea?

North Korea is often branded a failed state. But what exactly do people mean, and what is it based on?

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