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STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 25, 2023 • 7 min read

Long-form Counting on coal: Cambodia’s fossil fuel push flounders with delays

By Anton L. Delgado • Oct 25, 2023
The Kingdom’s plans for coal power expansion survived China’s promise to cut overseas coal investments. But most of the promised plants still aren’t built as volatile fuel prices and the push for clean energy threaten the future of coal

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 29, 2023 • 7 min read

Feature ‘Shadow fleet’ oil tankers pose growing risk in SEA

By Ian Hollinger • Aug 29, 2023
An armada of poorly regulated, scrapyard-ready tankers is hauling sanctioned oil through the region’s bustling shipping lanes. With that, they’re carrying an ever-present threat of environmental catastrophe

STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 07, 2023 • 5 min read

Editorial Opinion: E.U. is tilting at windmills with new Deforestation Regulation

By Robert Hii • Jul 07, 2023
Though well-intended, the sweeping attempt to green Europe’s supply chains is unlikely to work as intended, writes palm oil observer Robert Hii. The law has sparked controversy in Malaysia and Indonesia, where Hii argues it will undermine ongoing domestic efforts to make the industry sustainable

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

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

Mar 18, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Elections and sex workers’ protection goals

Citizens are calling for their rights as national elections approach in Thailand and Indonesia. Cambodia unpacks ancient artefacts as they return after decades abroad. An investigation revealed the involvement of U.K. forces in the Papua-Indonesia conflict.
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 18, 2023

Mar 16, 2023 • 5 min read
Politics

As Indonesia’s elections approach, buzzers jeopardise democracy

As the 2024 elections approach in Indonesia, individuals or groups known as buzzers are disseminating content on social media platforms, amidst growing concern that they are polarising opinion and posing a threat to democracy and free speech
By Nisya Kunto • Mar 16, 2023