Southeast Asia’s Women of the Future: spotlight on the region’s leaders and changemakers
Ten young women across diverse sectors were recognized with awards for their work and leadership, showcasing the region’s female changemakers.
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Southeast Asia takes growing role in COVID-19 vaccines and treatments
Facebook0TwitterReddit0Linkedinemail As more than a hundred teams all over the world research and test potential COVID-19 vaccines and medicines, Southeast Asian projects are among those…
Southeast Asian Muslims celebrate Eid under lockdown: How they covered it
Governments in Southeast Asia are gradually lifting restrictions in place to control the spread of the coronavirus. However, the changes did not come in time for millions of Muslims across the region to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the usual fashion.
Collaboration and flexibility key to reviving ASEAN’s tourism industry
COVID-19 put tourism in Southeast Asia on hold. ASEAN economies need their tourism sectors to get moving again once restrictions are lifted—but it will take time and a flexible approach.
Japan forced 500,000 women into prostitution: Will Southeast Asia push for justice?
After 75 years, the survivors of Japanese war crimes of rape and forced prostitution in Southeast Asia have yet to see justice. ASEAN countries can play a decisive role in this ongoing issue.
Global oil price crash leaves ASEAN economies staring down the barrel
As the price of oil fell to its lowest point in almost two decades, producers in Southeast Asia were hit hard and some of ASEAN’s biggest economies are reeling.
ASEAN virtual COVID-19 summit: How they covered it
Representatives of all 10 ASEAN nations convened virtually this week for a special COVID-19 summit. Here’s how the region’s media covered the story.
The overlooked casualty in the South China Sea dispute
Political tensions in the South China Sea are creating an environmental disaster. Can claimants put aside their differences and tackle environmental threats before fishing stocks collapse?
Boat races and night runs: Is Brunei doing enough to build a sustainable tourism industry?
Brunei’s Tourism Development Department wants to attract 278,000 visitors in 2018. Is it doing enough to boost visitor numbers and develop a lasting, sustainable tourism sector?
Better late than never? Brunei and its role in the Fintech revolution
Singapore leads the way among ASEAN nations in Fintech development. Brunei was much later to start but could become a significant player in the region.