Healthcare

Cambodian healthcare system facing a ‘dual practice’ dilemma

Faced with low pay, public healthcare workers often moonlight in private practice. Critics allege corruption, but experts say dual practice plays an important role
By Jack Brook • Oct 28, 2021

Analysis

Partnership has helped unlock US assistance on Agent Orange

Public-private cooperation has moved the US toward vital funding and other assistance for victims of the deadly herbicides during the Vietnam War
By Charles Bailey and Phan Xuan Dung • Oct 28, 2021

Covid-19

Thailand prepares to welcome back tourists after devastating shutdown

Hotels, street food carts and tuk-tuks are gearing up for the return of tourists to Bangkok as it prepares to welcome international tourists
By Sophie Deviller and Pitcha Dangprasith/AFP • Oct 27, 2021

Opinion

Myanmar human rights supporters need new strategies

Local groups and individuals trying to remain safe and maintain their rights and dignity since Myanmar’s military coup need international backers to recalibrate their efforts
By Vanessa Chong • Oct 27, 2021

Myanmar coup

Myanmar junta boycotts summit in protest at snub

Myanmar's junta boycotted a Southeast Asian summit after its chief was banned from the event, deepening the regime's isolation
By Hakim S. Hayat/AFP • Oct 26, 2021

Environment

Malaysia development throws open nature’s flood gates

Flooding occurs annually in the Sabah region of Malaysia, but the destruction and loss caused by the natural events have been magnified by construction and development projects
By Ashley Yeong • Oct 26, 2021

Cambodia’s first Magnolia certified developer highlights growing international tech presence

Increased connectivity and new opportunities help springboard Cambodian tech talent into the global marketplace
By Dotfusion • Oct 26, 2021

Myanmar coup

Monk’s reappearance brings solace in coup-hit Myanmar

Buddhist monk Maha Bodhi Myaing Sayadaw emerges from meditation to silently receive food offerings from a handful of followers
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 25, 2021