Indonesian National Progress… At What Cost?
Indonesia has a vision for a new capital city called Nusantara. The IKN project sets to erect an advanced, urban city to provide housing and opportunities for its citizens… but Read More …
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The Disappearance of the SEA Semi-Nomadic Traditions
In the CNN article “They’ve sailed across Southeast Asia for centuries. Now, these sea nomads are being forced to live on land” by Rebecca Cairns, underlines the increasing concern for Read More …
South China Sea: Territorial Disputes
China’s Nine-Dash Line in The South China Sea https://www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-east-asia/philippines-south-china-sea/philippines-calming-tensions-south-china-sea The article, Philippines: Calming Tensions in the South China Sea, from the International Crisis Group focuses on the constant tensions between Read More …
Super Tphoon Man-yi Struck Philippines
Aerial view of flooding after heavy rains from Super Typhoon Man-yi submerged homes and farmland. [Photo from Al Jazeera] Super Typhoon Man-yi has left the Philippines grappling with destruction, as Read More …
Identity and Climate Justice in Southeast Asia
As climate change becomes a more prevalent topic in the media and a bigger danger to mankind, it’s important to acknowledge the groups that will be disproportionately affected by it. Read More …
Digital Revolution in Southeast Asia: Transforming Economies and Tourist Experiences Through Mobile Payments
Ten years ago, while exploring the bustling streets of Bangkok, I almost got short-changed because I was unfamiliar with Thai baht. Fast forward to today, such scenarios are becoming increasingly Read More …
Philippines defense chief shuts down idea of “Asian NATO”
An article from South China Morning said that Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro dismissed the idea of an “Asian NATO” due to ASEAN members’ differing alliances with the U.S. and Read More …
Son of Singapore’s Found Fear Government Corruption
After the passing of Lee Kaun Yew, a founding father of Singapore, his son, Lee Hsien Loong, became the Prime Minister from 2004 to May of this year. Lee Hsien Read More …
China’s Call for Local SEA Durian
Brief Summary: China’s call for the beloved local Southeast Asian fruit known as durian has increased the value of exports by the billions. The SEA durian fruit exports to China Read More …
Road to UNESCO Presents Malaysian Breakfast and Traditional Fashions
In 2023, Malaysia was recently elected to be a part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In celebration of Read More …