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Sribala Subramanian

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Myanmar’s Minerals Deal

In the scramble for access to the nation's rare earth deposits, a non-state armed group holds the cards.

30.09.2025 2

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Scandal in the Sangha

Senior Buddhist monks are accused of embezzling millions from Thailand’s temples.

02.09.2025 10

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Hun Sen’s Facebook Photos 

The former Cambodian leader's page includes a constantly updated gallery of diplomatic handshakes, golf swings, and echoes of war.

23.07.2025 6

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Who Will Climb Hkakabo Razi?

Myanmar's tallest mountain is overdue for a height check.

10.06.2025 3

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Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips

The sale of advanced AI processors came up during a recent phone call about the Trump administration's tariffs.

20.05.2025 10

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A Green Light for US Earthquake Relief in Myanmar

The U.S. government increases disaster aid but cancels a "diversity" scholarship.

14.04.2025 6

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Ethiopian Tech Workers Are Trapped in Myanmar’s Scam Centers

The country is the primary recruiting hub for trafficked scam workers in Africa.

19.03.2025 8

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Crime Scene Near a Bangkok Monastery

A political killing in the royal district occurred during peak tourist season.

13.02.2025 10

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‘Small Fish in the Dangerous Ocean’

Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani writes about pragmatism in foreign policy.

21.01.2025 3

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Did Filipino-Americans Help Trump Win Nevada?

“Let’s do a poll.” Donald Trump was addressing a campaign rally outside Las Vegas two weeks before the November 5 election. The event was an...

11.12.2024 5

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Is Thailand’s Power Grid a Gas Guzzler?

The country's recent LNG splurge has strained the national budget.

15.11.2024 6

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GPS Jamming in Myanmar

Drone warfare in the country has become a potential nuisance for airline pilots.

18.10.2024 10

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The Aftermath of a Deadly Typhoon 

Yagi left a trail of destruction from Manila to Mandalay.

24.09.2024 4

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Donald Trump Visits a Vietnamese Restaurant

Will a right-leaning Asian community vote for the GOP in November?

09.09.2024 10

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Indonesia Strikes Gold in Paris

A focus on niche sports paid off for Jakarta at the 2024 Olympics.

16.08.2024 2

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