In June 2024, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage. Thailand is a leading producer ...

Women in Bangladesh have shown they are ready to lead, and it’s time for the country to fully embrace their potential.

A better understanding of the true nature of Chinese lending will allow for better policy formulation and greater cooperation ...

Indonesia's nickel downstreaming program promises economic growth but masks significant risks for workers' rights and safety.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's new unification vision offers a bold plan for peace and prosperity, but also risks ...

Recent violence that rocked New Caledonia may have subsided, but with major issues still unresolved, this reprieve may be ...

After weeks of violent demonstrations, Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to abdicate in August 2024, ending 15 years of dominant-party rule. The rollback of democratic institutions, ...

Indonesia's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have grown significantly in the past decade, thanks in part to large capital injections, state-directed loans and reduced dividend payouts. SOEs play a ...

ASEAN has been challenged by internal conflicts and increased rivalry between the United States and China, yet it continues to work towards maintaining strategic autonomy and avoiding regional ...

Mi Kun Chan Non is Director of the Women Empowerment and Community Development Programme of the Mon Women’s Organization, and ...

Harry Horsfield is a Master of Arts candidate at the University of Warwick, England, and a Master of Science candidate at S.