A village elder stands outside a school destroyed by aircraft fire in Shan State.
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Since seizing power in a 2021 coup, Myanmar’s military has killed more than 3,000 civilians and pro-democracy activists. But the army has struggled to contain an armed resistance movement.
Establishing the financial worth of a river’s fish is complicated when many people don’t sell the fish they catch.
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Putting a dollar value on nature has staunch opponents who say it’s morally wrong, but without it, building dams and other infrastructure can run roughshod over vital ecosystems.
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Labor has touted a renewed engagement with the Asia-Pacific since coming to power. The submarine deal, however, is not in this spirit.
Indonesia is once again the Chair of ASEAN in 2023.
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Indonesia could turn this year’s ASEAN Chairmanship into opportunities that will benefit not just itself, but the region as a whole.
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What might seem like ‘normal’ social greetings among many Asian communities can be felt as stigmatising for unmarried and childless women.
Boddhisatva Avalokiteśvara, considered to be a compassionate protector, is believed to regularly visit Earth.
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Buddhists believe that bodhisattvas reside in heavenly realms but can also appear on Earth disguised as humans, animals or other types of beings.
The right track? Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang during the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Bali last month.
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Careful diplomacy rather than uncritical alliances will help steer a course through Australia’s foreign policy challenges.
“We Will Never Be Frightened”: Young demonstrators holding a banner during a protest in Yangon yesterday.
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This week’s executions have reminded the world about what’s happening under the generals. It’s time for Australian policy to change
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A government review, now in train, is crucial in preparing Australia for the climate dangers ahead. But we must get it right.
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Judging by the campaign, and a bit of recent history, we can expect to see a Labor government pay more attention than their predecessors did to Indonesia – and Southeast Asia in general.
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The Coalition’s track record was mostly positive until the AUKUS announcement.
People celebrating the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, in April 2021.
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In Southeast Asia, Songkran is a time to celebrate the coming year with water fights, honoring elders and offering prayers.
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TikTok is a new strategic tool for propagandists to push for political narrative during the electoral period.
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One year after the military coup, a possible return to executions threatens the lives of dozens of political prisoners.
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Tracking misinformation and disinformation on TikTok is a difficult feat, a study finds
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A single tree in a tropical forest has the same cooling effect as two air conditioners. Imagine how hot it gets when a whole forest is felled.
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ASEAN countries fear a potential arms race and future confrontation between great powers taking place in their region.
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The Philippines has reported 34,000 deaths in the pandemic. It’s now in its fourth wave and with vaccination levels at just 14%, case numbers continue to soar.
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By exploring Southeast Asian etymologies, we get a glance into the centuries-old relationships between humans and forest creatures.
Traffic in Jakarta has decreased significantly after the Indonesia government has restricted population mobility to reduce the spread of COVID-19, 4 July 2021.
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Two things contribute to increased COVID-19 cases in several countries in Southeast Asia: human mobility and activities and the spreading of new coronavirus variants.