Search results for "Southeast Asia"

Jul 29, 2020 • 6 min read
Opinion

The vital role of youth in promoting Cambodia’s culture and image abroad

With ever-closer Chinese ties, human rights abuses and shrinking democratic space clouding Cambodia's reputation internationally, it is youth who could play a vital role as cultural diplomats in promoting the Kingdom's rich history and society abroad
By Bunna Vann and Kimkong Heng

Jul 28, 2020 • 3 min read
Corruption

Malaysian ex-PM Najib found guilty of all charges in first 1MDB trial

A Malaysian court found Najib Razak guilty of all charges in his first corruption trial on July 28, following a long-running case probing the former prime minister's role in the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal
By M. Jegathesan and Patrick Lee/Agence France-Presse

Jul 28, 2020 • 11 min read
Singapore democracy

As opposition makes inroads, is Singapore’s political culture shifting?

Held amidst a global pandemic, Singapore's GE2020 was notable for several reasons – not least the gains made by the opposition. With inroads made by the Workers' Party, many young voters in the city-state believe this is the start of a wider political culture shift
By Toh Ee Ming and Kelly Ng

Jul 24, 2020 • 8 min read
Thai democracy

Thai youth prepare for hot summer of protests

Thai youth protesters resumed their pro-democracy movement with a bang in last weekend's protest. As disparate youth groups jostle to raise their voices, this summer could be a busy one in Thailand.
By Tara Abhasakun

Jul 24, 2020 • 8 min read
Commentary

Dear Singapore, here are five things I never knew about you till GE2020

With the 2020 General Election passing with a resounding – if a little less resounding than in previous years – victory for the ruling People's Action Party, Singaporean student Ashley Tan reflects on what these polls have taught her about the city-state
By Ashley Tan

Jul 15, 2020 • 2 min read
History

[Photos] A rare glimpse of undeveloped and small-town Saigon in 1867

Ho Chi Minh today is a sprawling megacity home to over 21 million people across its metropolitan area. But back in 1867, it was still a small and serene town sitting on the banks of the Saigon river, as these archive photos show
By Saigoneer

Jul 13, 2020 • 9 min read
Covid-19

As tourist numbers dwindle, food security on the mind of Bali’s residents

As the economy of tourist-reliant Bali struggles through the pandemic, food security is increasingly on the minds of the Indonesian island's residents. With uncertainty lying ahead, many people are having to rethink their long-term approach to feeding themselves
By Elizabeth Sinclair

Jul 10, 2020 • 6 min read
Thai dissidents

Bill aims to finally end trend of enforced disappearances in Thailand

The issue of government-affiliated enforced disappearances has taken centre-stage in Thailand once again following the alleged abduction of Wanchalearm Satsaksit last month. Now, a bill is being tabled to finally put an end to this deadly practice
By Wanpen Pajai

Jul 10, 2020 • 9 min read
Cambodian democracy

‘A true man of the people’: Revisiting the murder of Dr. Kem Ley

Four years since the passing of Cambodian political commentator and advocate Dr Kem Ley, his murder remains a highly sensitive political issue in the Kingdom. Why does his legacy continue to hold such significance in Cambodian discourse today?
By Andrew Haffner