southeast asia
Japan’s Invasion During World War II was Brutal for Southeast Asians. Does This TV Series Ignore Their Suffering?
‘The Singapore Grip’ is facing mounting criticism for leaving the stories of Southeast Asians on the cutting rooms floor.
Nurses in the Philippines Earn Much Less Than Those in Other Southeast Asian Countries
The Philippines, which currently has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, also has some of the lowest-paid frontline workers in the region, a study found.
Even in Southeast Asia, Uighur Muslims Are Under Surveillance. Here’s How China Does It.
Muslim Uighurs living overseas say they can’t seem to escape China’s long arm of surveillance and that Southeast Asian governments have been mostly silent.
Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?
Could this be the start of a domino effect? Don't hold your breath, experts say.
The Durian Fiasco: How a Story About Asian Fruits Sparked a Debate on Orientalism
A New York Times story celebrating Southeast Asia's fruity bounty (while trading in what many say are reductive stereotypes) has prompted an outpouring of criticism online.
A Guide to Getting Lost in Singapore’s Trippiest Building
Abandoned pools, Thai discos, and occult stores are just some of the things you’ll find within the Golden Mile Complex.
People Are Comparing the Philippine-Hosted SEA Games to Fyre Festival
If the overpriced million-dollar cauldron didn't bother you, maybe the unfinished venues will.
What Is Peranakan Food and Which Dishes Should You Try
Peranakan food comes from generations of mixing cultures, and the outcome is a delicious fusion of Asian palettes.
Terrorist Group Behind Bali Bombings Use Palm Oil Plantations to Fund Terrorist Activity
Jemaah Islamiyah remains a threat to the region even after Indonesian police captured numerous high-ranking group leaders, the latest being Para Wijayanto, who was involved in the 2002 Bali bombings.
Japan Is Willing To Take Southeast Asia’s Trash
Japan has a plan for the region’s waste, which involves producing power from trash.
Southeast Asian Countries are Vowing to Send Trash Back to the West
Waste from western countries has turned parts of southeast Asia into toxic dumping grounds—and governments have had enough.
Indonesia Tightens Inspection of Travellers from Singapore Amid Monkeypox Case
Authorities are closely monitoring several ports in Indonesia to prevent the disease from spreading.