Southeast Asia

White Sand beach on Boracay Island, in the Philippines.
Business, Economics and Jobs
The return of Chinese tourists restores hope in the Philippines’ tourism industry
Phyo Zeya Thaw arrives at the Myanmar parliament in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Aug. 19, 2015.
Human rights
Mynamar junta executes 4 pro-democracy activists to ‘instill fear,’ Radio Free Asia editor says
President Joe Biden participates in the US-ASEAN Special Summit to commemorate 45 years of US-ASEAN relations at the State Department in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2022.
Foreign policy
US ‘walks fine line’ at Southeast Asia summit to strengthen ties
US Air Force airmen guide evacuees aboard a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan
Top of The World
G-7 agrees on conditions to recognize and work with the Taliban
US Vice President Kamala Harris takes part in a roundtable at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Global Politics
Southeast Asia allies express concern over US commitment amid Afghanistan crisis
Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold pictures of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar military Commander in Chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing during a protest in front of the United Nations building in Bangkok, Feb. 3, 2021. 
Military
Relent or resist the coup? Myanmar’s citizens plot their next move. 
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Health & Medicine
With less foreign aid, Thai clinic struggles to serve migrants and refugees from Myanmar
Protesters hold signs and yell during a protest.
Environment
The Philippines identified as the deadliest country for environmental activists
protesters carry blue and red signs saying 'defend our sovereignty'
Global Politics
Philippines security at risk over escalating tensions between US and China in South China Sea
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Development
This old Malaysian house renovation builds on the spirit of its original women owners
President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen attends a campaign rally
Global Politics
Ahead of elections, Cambodia’s democracy crumbles
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Global Politics
US intelligence report: Philippines’ Duterte a threat to democracy
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Global Politics
Police: Refugee family stuck in Bangkok airport for two months
At one point one-third of Laos had a US bomb on it.
Justice
How a secret US war created a new generation of Americans who changed foreign policy
Erawan Shrine in central Bangkok, where a bomb went off in August 2015, killing 20 people and injuring 120.
Can Southeast Asia become an economic hub to rival (or at least balance) China?
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Conflict
Hiking once saved this Cambodian refugee’s life — and now it’s his therapy
Yuna Zarai poses at her show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston.
Music
Malaysian singer Yuna is far more than just a ‘Muslim pop star’
Global Scan
Smoker? China, finally, says keep it out of the schools
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Arts, Culture & Media
This Malaysian musician left law behind to tap into her true talent and passion for music
Environment
Secret lives of animals captured by hidden camera
Conflict & Justice
Ethnic & Religious Violence Challenge Democratic Transition in Myanmar
Lifestyle & Belief
What’s Fueling the Buddhist-Muslim Clashes in Myanmar
Arts, Culture & Media
How Will the Anti-Muslim Violence in Central Myanmar Impact the Country’s Democratic Reforms?
Environment
Postcard from Borneo
Global Politics
A California Accountant’s Bid to Overturn Cambodia’s Government
Business, Economics and Jobs
Why Some Parents are Worried About the Decline of English in Malaysia
Conflict & Justice
Indonesian Women to Get Husbands’ Salaries
Arts, Culture & Media
Malaysian City Home to Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
Arts, Culture & Media
Body Percussion Music From Aceh
Arts, Culture & Media
Myanmar vs Burma
Global Politics
Myanmar’s Opposition Calls for Measurable Reform
Global Politics
Myanmar to Chair ASEAN
Kalimantan
Arts, Culture & Media
The Persistence of Blood Feuds in the Philippines
Arts, Culture & Media
Blogger Arrested in Thailand for Allegedly Insulting King
Sumatran Cuckoo Breaks Its Silence
Borneo Dairy
Asian Haze
Philippine Mining Legacy
In Kalimantan, Big Experiment, Big Hopes
Java Trees
Java Trees
Borneo: Deforestation and Discovery
Indonesian Waters
Cambodian Farmers
Illegal Logging in Indonesia
Business, Economics and Jobs
Office parties shrink in economic downturn
Global Politics
Political turmoil continues in Thailand
Global Politics
Myanmar citizens have little faith in vote
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
Conflict & Justice
Boomer Da Sharpshoota
Conflict & Justice
Burma appeal
Global Politics
Unrest in East Timor
Global hit Borneo
Thailand’s Islamic separatist movement