Southeast Asia’s indigenous groups call for support in their fight against COVID-19
For indigenous peoples in Southeast Asia, COVID-19 presents unique challenges that highlight both the strength of their communities and the added risks they face.
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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.
ESCAP’s COVID-19 response: the case for social protection grows stronger
Governments must respond to COVID-19 by strengthening social protections and international cooperation, according to a new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
The latest China-Vietnam South China Sea clash: How they covered it
A look at how the region’s media covered the fallout following last week’s South China Sea incident that saw a Chinese and Vietnamese vessel collide.
Will COVID-19 erase ASEAN’s progress on poverty in recent years?
As COVID-19 will drive up poverty rates in ASEAN, affecting some countries more than others, experts are worried it could undo years of hard work.
Moving while standing still: Filipino labour standards fail to protect workers
Although the government touts its protections for workers, intimidation and a lack of strong unionisation continues to hold them back.
Duterte gives ‘shoot to kill’ troublemakers order: How they covered it
A look at how the media responded to one of the biggest stories of the week.
WHO urges more aggressive measures against COVID-19: How they covered it
WHO urges more aggressive measures against COVID-19: A look at how the media responded to the biggest story of the week.
Slow but steady gains: The saga of Filipino fintech in 2020
The Filipino fintech scene is poised for strong growth in 2020.
Duterte scraps the Visiting Forces Agreement: How they covered it
Duterte’s decision to scrap the VFA: A look at how the media responded to the biggest story of the week.