Rosie Perper
rosie.perper@vice.comRosie Perper is the Southeast Asia/APAC News Editor at VICE World News. Previously, she worked as the Global News Reporter for Business Insider based in Australia and as News Editor for The Jerusalem Post based in Tel Aviv. Follow her on Twitter.
This Millennial Politician Wants to Start Malaysia’s First Youth Party
“If Thailand has the Future Forward Party and France has La République En Marche, it’s high time for Malaysia to start its own youth-driven political party,” said 27-year-old Syed Saddiq.
Nearly 300 Arrested in Renewed Hong Kong Protests
The clampdown occurred after ill-fated local elections were postponed over the coronavirus.
For Those Displaced in Myanmar's Rakhine State, COVID Adds Another Layer of Fear
People displaced by conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine state fear they will "never be safe."
Vietnam Has a Thriving Drag Scene, But It Still Has Ways to Go in Advancing LGBTQ Rights
Today, queer folk are part of the social fabric of urban life in Vietnam. But progress still needs to be made.
COVID Has Made it Even Harder for Hong Kongers Fleeing to Taiwan
Taiwan has taken steps to formalize migration channels for Hong Kong activists, but the pandemic has created new challenges.
Philippine Government Is Moving Mass Amounts of White Sand to Manila Bay to Cover Up Decades of Pollution
Manila Bay was once described as a “toilet bowl” due to years of neglect.
UN Experts Say Hong Kong National Security Law Poses ‘Serious Risk’ to Freedom
U.N. rights experts sent an open letter to China asking them to review the controversial new law.
Taiwan’s Passport Is Getting a Redesign to Distinguish Itself From China
Taiwan is fed up with associations to mainland China.
One Dead, Thousands Evacuated As Typhoon Maysak Hits South Korea
Another typhoon named Haishen is expected to batter parts of southern Japan over the weekend.
Forced Abortions and Removing Wombs: A Uighur Doctor’s Chilling Account of What’s Happening in China
The doctor said that she performed hundreds of forced operations on Uighur women in China before fleeing to Turkey.
South Korean Military Officers Charged for Raping North Korean Defector Under Their Protection
The woman's lawyer said she became pregnant twice from the assaults and was pressured to have abortions.
Divorce Rates in Japan Have Gone Down During COVID
While other countries have reported higher rates of divorce during lockdown, Japanese couples appear to be thriving.