Southeast Asia

The killing of activist Chut Wutty by the military on April 26 must not be swept under the carpet, says Fran Lambrick.

Filed in: Cambodia Conservation Forests

Clearly articulating her party’s economics policies would be a good start, reckons Dinyar Godrej.

Filed in: Burma Economics Politics

But how exactly will the Asian Development Bank meeting help the poor? asks Iris Gonzales.

Filed in: Finance Philippines

Iris Gonzales has strong words for incoming bank boss Jim Yong Kim.

Filed in: Philippines World Bank

Iris Gonzales calls for justice and redress in a Philippines that seems not to care.

Filed in: Activism Human Rights Philippines

State-backed militaries continue to act with impunity, writes Iris Gonzales.

Filed in: Military Philippines

Pride and optimism – change is in the air, says William Lloyd George on the eve of by-elections in Rangoon.

Filed in: Burma Politics

Life has changed on the ‘island paradise’- but foreign investment is not all it’s cracked up to be. Jamie James looks beyond the tourist brochures.

Filed in: Indonesia Land Migration Tourism

Farmers have always been badly treated – by landlords as by presidents. But could things be about to change?

Filed in: Land Philippines

Despite offering sanctuary to the ousted Maldivian president’s family, Sri Lanka’s government is hedging its bets on the islands’ future.

Filed in: Maldives Politics Sri Lanka

A year in to his presidency, Benigno Aquino III has failed to address human rights concerns, says Iris Gonzales.

Filed in: Human Rights Philippines