China and Islam: bright lights for Malaysia tourism revival
Malaysia’s tourism figures in 2018 bucked the regional trend and declined, slightly, but an analysis…
Life is about to change for 25mln Indonesians: the Internet is coming (video)
The lives of millions Indonesians could be about to change forever. They’re about to get…
More needed: Vietnam’s waste-to-energy power policies not powerful enough
As regional public discontent over environmentally destructive plastic straws and single-use plastic bags increases, Vietnam…
BRI backlash: time for China to reassure Asean
China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to draw criticism and disapproval. Its sceptics…
Buddhist monks come to protect Prey Lang forest (video)
Buddhist monks, environmentalists, and concerned residents of communities spanning four provinces recently trekked into the…
Construction begins on Manila subway in bid to curb billions in losses (video)
Construction of the Philippines first underground railway system commenced last Wednesday (Feb 27) with Department…
Private sector development essential for continued Lao economic growth
Laos is one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia (SEA). On average the…
Singapore remains Asean’s most connected trade hub, but improvements seen elsewhere too
Although Singapore remains the undisputed business hub of Asean a recently released international trade connectivity…
The Mekong: troubled waters in autocratic lands
For the Mekong countries, including Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam, 2018 was a big…
Singapore names newest warship RSS Invincible (video)
Dr Ivy Ng, chief executive of SingHealth and the wife of Singapore Defence Minister Dr…
Indonesia’s ‘father of tourism’ orders flag carrier Garuda to slash airfare prices
Those with a need to travel across Indonesia can now travel by air for 20…
Thailand leads Asia-Pacific in improving fishers lives
Thailand has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to ratify an international treaty…