In Malaysia, low-priced Chinese brands gain popularity in Western-dominated malls
Competitively priced products from China, coupled with Malaysia’s millions of ethnic Chinese residents and a growing middle ...
South-East Asia, world need UN special rapporteur on democracy
Democratic progress in South-East Asia remains stifled by authoritarian resilience, weak institutions, and the misuse of ...
Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list
The Philippine government welcomed the country’s removal from a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, which could spur ...
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Vietnam's birthrate among lowest in Southeast Asia
Vietnam's fertility rate currently stands at 1.91 children per woman, ranking among the five lowest in Southeast Asia, ...
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The case for carbon taxes in Southeast Asia
With widespread support for carbon taxes, Southeast Asia has a unique opportunity to lead the charge in sustainable economic reform.
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.
Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make ...
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Japan’s ODA shifts to a new offer-based approach for Asia’s future
From a relationship of giving and receiving to a co-creating partnership—Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), which ...
The Diplomat3d
Why Sovereign Wealth Funds Are All the Rage in Southeast Asia
Not to be outdone, the Philippines created its own state-owned investment vehicle, the Maharlika Wealth Fund. After a few ...
Malva nut residue could help heal wounds, improve medical devices, study shows
The humble malva nut, which for centuries has been used to make tea in Southeast Asian countries, could have a much more ...
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Protecting peatlands and mangroves could halve Southeast Asia’s land-use emissions
Southeast Asia’s peatlands and mangroves store immense amounts of carbon, yet they’re rapidly disappearing. A new study finds that conserving and restoring these ecosystems could cut the region’s ...
This Tucked-Away Corner of Thailand Is One of Asia’s Most Exciting Wine Countries
At Marasca Khao Yai, glamp under canvas near the vines in the middle of the mountainous UNESCO site that’s one of the top in ...
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South-East Asian producers are being hammered by Chinese imports
As the West throws up barriers to Chinese goods, they are flowing to emerging markets instead. In the past three years, the ...