Prioritising a Philippine–EU FTA is vital for post-pandemic recovery
The Philippines is at a critical juncture in its economic relations with the European Union…
Zoonotic crossover fear sees Vietnam ban (almost) all wildlife trade (video)
As Vietnam races to track down the origin of its first SARS-CoV-2 community transmission in…
Fintech startup to provide greater financial inclusion for Malaysia’s migrant workers
Migrant workers in Malaysia are often excluded from many traditional banks as they cannot meet…
Myanmar’s COVID-19 recovery gets an EU boost
On July 1 2020, the European Union (EU) and six of its member governments announced…
How to return to Thailand (gallery)
Around the world tens of thousands of foreigners who ordinarily reside in Thailand have been…
Try, try, try again: Malaysia’s stimulus packages leave massive gaps
Malaysia’s spending to fight COVID-19 through four economic stimulus packages now totals RM295 billion (about…
Better governance needed for Indonesia’s COVID-19 job stimulus programme
COVID-19 is a wake-up call for the world. The pandemic has brought some of the…
Cambodia’s silent wildlife slaughter for bushmeat risks zoonotic crossovers (video)
A recent World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Nature Cambodia report has documented the alarming rate…
Well-designed policy can avert regional rise in income inequality
A public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic destroys economic growth and pushes millions into…
No fast return to Thailand says Australian ambassador (video)
Australian citizens married to Thais have been told to expect to spend weeks or even…
COVID-19: nationalism, heroism, the media and success boost CPVs support
While many countries are struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, May 11, 2020 marked the end…
Building Indonesia’s new capital: good governance key to success (video)
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s announcement last August that a new capital will be built in…
Economic fallout to challenge Cambodia’s COVID-19 success
Unlike Europe, North America and recently Brazil, Mexico, and India, Southeast Asia does not seem…
Asean members lead the world in COVID-19 pandemic suppression
As citizens and public health professionals globally increasingly raise concern over the rapidly rising number…
Navigating COVID-19’s shock to the Malaysian economy
Malaysia is no stranger to external shocks affecting its macroeconomy. Over the past two decades…
Thailand tiger footage offers renewed hope for big cat population (video)
There is renewed hope for Asia’s wild tiger population with images from camera traps similar…