UN chief encourages Southeast Asia to recover better from COVID-19
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday encouraged Southeast Asia to recover better from COVID-19 by addressing inequality and greening the economy.
Tag: Southeast Asia
Experts fear Coronavirus is spreading undetected in Southeast Asia
Strangely absent from the list are Myanmar, Laos, Brunei, East Timor, and Indonesia.
‘Trashing’ it out: Waste management across Asia
Generating garbage is easy, but managing it is all-together more problematic, say experts
New economy, civic engagement vital for people-centred Asean
Countries and societies in Southeast Asia are searching for development models that are more inclusive, sustainable and resilient.
Mekong Film and Outreach Festival
The great Mekong is regarded as the longest river in Southeast Asia and also the most resourceful in the region. The river showers people with its abundant resources and caters to people’s needs in different ways for them to make a living.
ISIS fighters may return to Southeast Asia using fake or stolen passports
Islamic State (ISIS) militants from South-east Asian countries who fought in Syria may be able to travel home to the region using stolen identities and passports, a former Malaysian Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) leader has warned.
Banks urged to focus on digital innovation
Bankers in SEA are urged to focus on digital innovation to improve their operations.
ISIS fighters not likely to flock to Southeast Asia: Expert
Malaysians and Indonesians who joined the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria are unlikely to make Southeast Asia their new destination following the global terror network’s bombardment in the Levant, a US counter-terrorism official said.
SE Asia ‘fake news’ laws open the door to digital authoritarianism
A wave of recently introduced laws in countries across Southeast Asia has increased authorities’ control over the internet and criminalised any online activity deemed to be “subversive.”
Why are interest rates falling in Southeast Asia?
It was not long ago that economists were fretting about interest rate rises in Southeast Asia. But in 2019, the mood has distinctly shifted among central banks in the region.
Summer of discontent in Cambodia
CAMBODIA is a hot and humid country located in the tropical region of Southeast Asia. The country has two main seasons: rainy and dry season.
Cambodia sorely lacking cybersecurity professionals
SEA is still slow to address the pressing need for developing cybersecurity specialists.
Cambodia to host Southeast Asia’s biggest shipping event
The biggest event for the shipping industry in Southeast Asia is coming to Cambodia.
Making the Belt and Road work
Southeast Asia is an important strategic partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The region serves as a key link in the BRI’s Maritime Silk Road, which aims to connect China’s coast to South Asia,
Companies planning relocation to Southeast Asia to avoid US tariffs
16 companies seek to alternate production bases from China to Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia’s plastic waste problem
Seventy-five per cent of globally exported waste ends up in Asia. But since July 2017 — when China began to ban imports of plastic waste — Southeast Asia in particular has become a dumping ground for wealthier countries’ waste.
Laos pathway for Made-in-Myanmar meth
Landlocked, secretive and with ungovernable borders, Laos has become a sluice for transporting Made-In-Myanmar meth to the drug hungry markets of Southeast Asia and Australia, where billion-dollar seizures are now being made.
Strengthening exchange and ties between China and Southeast Asia
Although the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations has ended, the exchange and mutual learning among civilizations will not end.
Asean is a bedrock of peace and prosperity
Regarding Asean as a cornerstone of its foreign policy, Cambodia has proactively and responsibly participated in the Asean Community building.
From hardship to hope, Singapore’s migrant poets find their voices
In dorms on Singapore’s fringes or employers’ backrooms, a growing number of migrant workers are using poetry to shed light on their hidden struggles and reconnect with their roots.
Regulation can hinder Asia’s social enterprises
Analysts warn that legislation could hold back the ethical businesses.
Capital real estate follows Bangkok’s lead
Cambodia is experiencing a miraculous period of growth. The real estate is growing but is still far from a mature market.
Cambodia – North Korea ties still in the woods
If international sanctions on North Korea are not removed, economic ties between Cambodia and North Korea will remain miniscule, which in turn affects the overall bilateral relationship.
A return of British naval presence?
Although it should not be exaggerated, a persistent British naval presence in Southeast Asia should be expected now that commitments to Iraq and Afghanistan have reduced, argues Geoffrey Till.
Minilateralism in Southeast Asia
If they are managed effectively, minilaterals can well complement the Asean community building process.
Cambodia’s foreign policy: Challenges and prospects
Strategically located at the center of the Mekong Region and Southeast Asia, Cambodia has great potential to become a bridging state in the region.
FOLK ART & BLUES FESTIVAL 2019
From Kampot, it goes on to the City of Temples with a long weekend of FAB shows and events including art exhibitions, film screening and concert.
AIRASIA CONNECTS CAMBODIA TO 130 DESTINATIONS INVITES CAMBODIAN PEOPLE TO BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS
AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Airline for 10 years running according to Skytrax, has continually introduced flights to Cambodia and connects the country to 130 different destinations throughout Southeast Asia and Asia, inviting its people to expand their horizons.
Chemical firm BASF opens office in Cambodia
German chemical giant BASF officially launches its operations in the Kingdom.
Cambodian view of the region
More than 1,000 Southeast Asian experts worry about the region in 2019. The report by the Asean Studies Centre at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute also finds that the majority of these thought leaders are losing confidence in the US’s reliability.
