Asia Pacific / Politics Sep 24, 2020

Malaysia poised for more turmoil as Anwar Ibrahim makes bid for power

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin denounced the move on Wednesday and challenged Anwar to prove his assertion.

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Sep 23, 2020

Philippines' Duterte gets tough on China in shift back toward U.S.

In recent months, his government has started to shift back toward Washington as Beijing has increased assertiveness in the South China Sea

Asia Pacific Aug 14, 2020

Thailand’s dilemma: Silence students or allow criticism of the monarchy

It’s long been the case in Thailand that every conversation about the monarchy requires an extra level of alertness. One must carefully note their surroundings, who could be trusted and who might potentially take offense. Words are chosen delicately, often using coded language, to establish ...

Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS Jul 29, 2020

Conviction of Malaysia's Najib Razak bolsters current leader's hopes of staying on

The court decision could bolster Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s political capital at a time when his administration controls a razor-thin majority in parliament.

Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 9, 2020

Why Singapore’s ruling party easily wins big in every election

If anyone is wondering which party will win Singapore’s election on Friday, just listen to the opposition. Pritam Singh, the leader of the country’s only elected opposition party in Parliament, warned in June of a "wipe out” that could see the sitting government win every ...

Asia Pacific Apr 10, 2020

Thousands of people in tightly packed dorms pose new challenge for Singapore's virus fight

Tightly packed dormitories housing thousands of foreign workers have emerged as one of Singapore’s biggest challenges in its fight to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Of 142 new infections reported in the city state on Wednesday, at least 40 of those were linked to ...