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STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 30, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Cambodia enters a new era

By Beatrice Siviero • Jul 30, 2023
Cambodia prepares for a change in political leadership from father to son while urban poors continue to increase amidst economic challenges and fast city developments.

STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 22, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial A week in politics

By Beatrice Siviero • Jul 22, 2023
Cambodia prepares to vote in July general election as Thailand remains without new PM. Annamites mountain habitat is a concern for conservationists

Jul 01, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

A rainbow month

From lost political hopes to LGBT+ rights to community radio
By Beatrice Siviero • Jul 01, 2023

Jun 23, 2023 • 4 min read
Analysis

Hasty Thai meeting with Myanmar leaders baffles ASEAN

Overtures to include Myanmar junta leaders in a bloc gathering raised eyebrows and highlighted divisions in the regional grouping toward the raging, post-coup conflict
By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 23, 2023

Jun 17, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

All about environment

From carbon emissions in Singapore to fish conservation in the Mekong River
By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 17, 2023

Jun 10, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Southeast Asia in black and white

Plus, urgent need for stronger climate mitigation strategies in the region in light of extreme heat and climate change.
By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 10, 2023

May 28, 2023 • 4 min read
Explainer

With Timor-Leste election win, Xanana Gusmão is back on top

The independence-era hero was the country's very first president and one of the main conflict-era figures who still dominate the Timorese political landscape. With a popular victory on last weekend's ballot, Gusmao will face daunting challenges as the likely next head of government
By Beatrice Siviero • May 28, 2023

May 27, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Election controversies

Plus, Mekong flora and fauna conservation
By Beatrice Siviero • May 27, 2023