Poor in the Land of Crazy Rich Asians
Singapore is often talked about as an economic miracle, but its heavy emphasis on meritocracy and self-reliance can undermine one’s understanding of…
Tag: Economics
“Circling” Around Human Rights
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights is often criticised for being ineffectual and “toothless” when it comes to addressing the r…
Indonesia’s Struggle With (Halal) Plastic
Efforts are underway to get Indonesians to become more environmentally friendly and cut down the use of non-biodegradable plastics, even as businesses…
Akan Datang: It’s a war of petitions in Singapore
A weekly round-up of the stories to watch in Southeast Asia: Singaporeans sign petitions for and against the repeal of a colonial-era anti-LGBT law, t…
Turning Away from Tobacco?
Vaping may have economic and health benefits for smokers in Indonesia—but the government is unwilling to show its support.
Akan Datang: It’s not a great week for civil liberties
A weekly round-up of the stories to watch in Southeast Asia: Arrests continue in Vietnam, an Australian filmmaker is jailed in Cambodia, and the Reute…
Akan Datang: It’s a bit of an odd one this week…
A weekly round-up of the stories to watch in Southeast Asia: Duterte goes on Facebook to prove he's alive and well, Singaporeans worry about the lease…
Remembering a Revolution
It's been 30 years since the 8 August 1988 uprising that saw Aung San Suu Kyi emerge as the face of the pro-democracy movement. Today, Myanmar faces n…
Trade and Leverage: The Cambodian Dilemma
Cambodians will soon vote in an election that Prime Minister Hun Sen's already set to win, but the real game-changer for the country is being decided …
Crisis and Complicity
A newly released cache of American documents highlights how military ties between the US and Indonesia influenced the American response to the economi…
