2020/08/14 |
Is China’s Fishing Fleet a Growing Security Threat?
Experts say Beijing exploits illegal fishing to stake maritime claims, threatening food security and the environment in the process.
2020/08/17 |
Thailand's Largest Pro-Democracy Rally in Years Draws 10,000
Demonstrators are demanding Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who took power in a military coup in 2014, speed up reforms.
2020/08/18 |
Philippines Lockdown Lifted, No Relief for Frontline Workers
The lockdown in Metro Manila may have been lifted, but neither Covid-19 nor the crisis in the healthcare system shows signs of relenting.
2020/08/18 |
Vietnam’s Economy Seen as Hopeful Despite Coronavirus Surge
Though normal commerce has screeched to a near halt in Da Nang, Vietnam, residents and observers have expressed confidence in the government's response.
2020/08/18 |
Singaporeans Are Paid Much Lower Than You Think
Workers in Singapore are paid much lower than workers in other high GDP per capita countries like Switzerland and Norway.
2020/08/19 |
Flooding at Home, Tensions Abroad Raise Concern for China’s Food Security
Analysts say recent pressure on China’s food security is due to natural disasters at home and worsening relations with many of Beijing’s trade partners.
2020/08/21 |
Crossing Paths: How Should Taiwan Approach India?
Taiwan should go through the New Southbound Policy to deepen connections with India beyond the purview of political or economic exchanges.
2020/08/24 |
South Korea Warns It’s on Brink of Nationwide Pandemic
New infections have emerged in all of South Korea’s 17 regions.
2020/08/26 |
The Killings in the Philippines Grow More Brazen
The recent murder of a well-known activist signals a turning point in the campaign to eliminate dissent.
2020/08/27 |
North Korea and Coronavirus: Hide-And-Seek With the World
Coronavirus has left a trail of destruction for many neighboring countries — but in Pyongyang, leader Kim Jong Un denies that there have been any infections. Is this true?
2020/08/28 |
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Announces Resignation
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he is stepping down for health reasons. He has suffered from the chronic illness ulcerative colitis for years.
2020/08/31 |
Serial Corruption Plagues Philippines National Health Insurance
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), a state healthcare insurer affiliated with the Department of Health, is embroiled in a Senate probe involving thousands of fraudulent claims and mismanagement of funds.
2020/09/01 |
Who Controls Singapore's 'Safe Spaces'?
Safe spaces can’t be provided or dictated by the powerful.
2020/09/02 |
US Adjusts Taiwan Policy, Declassifies Cables
The U.S. and Taiwan are starting a new bilateral economic dialogue after Taiwan announced last week its plans to remove restrictions on American pork and beef imports. Some experts see the dialogue as a move toward a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan.
2020/09/03 |
A Biden Presidency and the US–South Korea Alliance
Can Joe Biden, if elected, heal the rift between the two countries, or will he make it worse?
2020/09/04 |
Inner Mongolians Boycott Classes to Protest Chinese Language Policy
Inner Mongolians contend the Chinese language policy will endanger Mongolian language and culture.
2020/09/07 |
Typhoon Haishen: Millions Told To Evacuate as Storm Hits Japan
Japan's southern regions are bracing for the second typhoon in a week. Seven prefectures have ordered mass evacuations, but the movement of people is being hampered by coronavirus social distancing measures.
2020/09/08 |
Philippine President Pardons US Marine Convicted in Killing of Transgender Woman
The move sparked criticism from rights groups and lawyers for the woman’s family.