Analysis

As Philippine politicians do the Cha-Cha, is the constitution under threat?

Politicians in the Philippines, led by President Duterte, want to change the constitution to lift the country from an economic slump. But set to be discussed this month, opponents believe the move is a mere smokescreen for more sinister aims to weaken the opposition
By Oliver Haynes • Feb 15, 2021

Myanmar coup

Protests after Myanmar junta cuts internet, deploys troops

In Myanmar, the military cut internet nationwide and deployed extra troops around the country on February 15, as the junta intensified its crackdown on anti-coup protests and dissent as defiant demonstrators again took to the streets
By Agence France-Presse • Feb 15, 2021

Editorial

Taking to the streets

Our eyes have remained mostly pinned on events unfolding in the streets of Myanmar’s cities, as youth-led activists protest the coup. On this topic we have not one, not two, but three in-depth features. First up is Wanpen Pajai in Bangkok, herself part of Thailand’s own pro-democracy movement, as she sees how Myanmar is slotting in to the Milk Tea Alliance. We also have features from Kiana Duncan and Allegra Mendelson, the former looking at how we can hit the pockets of Myanmar’s military without hurting citizens, while the latter looking at where the Rohingya stand in all this. Enjoy!
By Andrew Haffner • Feb 13, 2021

New Gold Dream

Citizenship by investment? An interview with the team at Bank of Nevis International Trust Services Inc (BONITS)
By Bank of Nevis International Trust Services Inc. • Feb 12, 2021

Singaporean food

Young Singapore chefs serve up hope for street food’s future

A growing number of young street-food vendors are fuelling hopes that a new generation will preserve Singapore's culinary traditions.
By Catherine Lai/AFP • Feb 12, 2021

Myanmar coup

How to squeeze Myanmar’s military without hurting its people

Boycotts are taking place across Myanmar as citizens attempt to hurt the military-affiliated firms embedded throughout the wider economy. But for those out of the country, the question now is how to hit the pockets of the Tatmadaw without harming the people
By Kiana Duncan • Feb 12, 2021

Myanmar coup

‘It’s a façade’: As military makes overtures, what’s next for the Rohingya?

Few Rohingya are expecting life to improve with the ousting of Aung San Suu Kyi following Myanmar’s military coup. But with the tatmadaw now facing condemnation, rumours are circulating that they may try to win favour with the persecuted ethnic group
By Allegra Mendelson • Feb 12, 2021

Myanmar coup

Myanmar anti-coup protesters march again as US sanctions generals

Protesters took to the streets of Myanmar for a sixth consecutive day on Thursday February 11, after US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against the nation's generals.
By Agence France-Presse • Feb 11, 2021