Weighing The Benefits of The Philippines K-12 Programme
In June approximately 1.5 million children across the Philippines walked through school gates for the…
Brinkmanship in the South China Sea helps nobody
Recent months have seen a continuing increase in military activities in the South China Sea,…
Why The Laos Garment Industry is in Decline
The Laos garment industry has been on the decline for the past five years. The…
Asia’s Growth Leads The World
A gloomy outlook is enveloping the world’s economies. There are concerns that countries are failing…
Can Filipino strongman Duterte walk the talk? (video)
There may be more to the Philippines’ new president Rodrigo Duterte than his tough guy…
What Happened to Russia’s ‘Pivot to Asia’?
In early 2014 Russia faced economic sanctions in response to its annexation of Crimea. Many…
Vietnam Falls For Obama During Visit
Vietnam was in the international spotlight last week due to a three-day visit by US…
Realistic Risk Assessment Key to Fighting IS in Southeast Asia
Terrorism is not a new phenomenon in Southeast Asia, but goes as far back as…
Jokowi’s natural resource gamble adds 50% to Masela Block cost (video)
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) order on March 23, 2016 that the Masela Block use…
Disengagement Fears Put US & Asia Allies All at Sea Over China
In the capitals of America’s Asia allies, two phenomena are combining to intensify already uneasy…
Laos’ Leadership Vital For Unifying Asean
Lao PDR has announced a new leadership team amid calls for the country, as the…
Why GVCs Are The Kickstart The AEC Needs
Asean is on the lookout for ways to accelerate trade facilitation and eliminate trade barriers…