Millions of Southeast Asians leave home each year to work as domestic helpers abroad, fueling a billion-dollar economy. This in-depth report explores the recruitment pipeline, life abroad, the human cost, and the push for better protections in one of the region’s most vital yet vulnerable labor sectors.
The New Migrant Highway: Southeast Asia’s Domestic Worker Economy Read More »
As globalization accelerates, Southeast Asia faces a growing identity crisis. From disappearing languages to diluted traditions, the region’s rich cultural heritage is at risk. This article explores the forces reshaping national and local identities—and how Southeast Asians are fighting to keep their stories, values, and histories alive.
Modern Identity Crisis: Tradition vs Global Culture in Southeast Asia Read More »
Southeast Asia’s governments are turning to AI-powered platforms like Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow to modernize bureaucracy, streamline public services, and boost transparency. But with great promise comes growing concern—about data sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and the risk of automating dysfunction. This article explores the region’s digital leap and the players shaping it.
AI Bureaucracy: How Southeast Asian Governments Are Automating Themselves Read More »
Southeast Asia is in the midst of an AI gold rush. From Singapore’s Smart Nation vision to Vietnam’s rising tech stars, the region is racing to lead the next digital revolution. But with innovation comes risk—and the battle for talent, ethics, and sovereignty is just beginning.
The AI Gold Rush: Who’s Building the Region’s Digital Future? Read More »
From engineers in Manila to students in Jakarta, Southeast Asia is losing its most valuable asset—its people. As wages stagnate and political uncertainty grows, a brain drain is accelerating across the region. This article explores who’s leaving, why they’re going, and what it means for ASEAN’s future.
The Great Migration: Who’s Leaving Southeast Asia, and Why? Read More »
The Philippines is once again at the heart of U.S. military strategy in Asia. As tensions rise with China, joint bases, defense agreements, and strategic positioning are reshaping the nation’s role in the region. But is Manila securing its future—or stepping into a geopolitical firestorm?
Back in the Crosshairs: How the Philippines Became America’s Military Launchpad Again Read More »
While China dominates headlines, Southeast Asia is a hotbed for influence from other global powers. From American military deals to Japan’s infrastructure diplomacy and India’s cultural ties, ASEAN is at the heart of a strategic tug-of-war. This article explores how the U.S., Japan, and India are shaping the region’s future.
Beyond China: How the U.S., Japan, and India Compete for Southeast Asia Read More »
In Southeast Asia, the greatest threat to power often comes from within. From Myanmar’s military regime to Thailand’s cycle of coups, this article explores how governments across the region have “coup-proofed” themselves through fear, loyalty tactics, and political compromise—often at the cost of democracy.
The Coup-Proof Nations: Why Some Southeast Asian States Fear Their Own Armies Read More »
The Rohingya crisis has faded from headlines, but the suffering continues. Stateless, silenced, and stuck in limbo, over a million Rohingya remain displaced across Southeast Asia. As the world looks away, systemic injustice persists. This article uncovers the human cost of forgotten genocide and failed international accountability.
The Rohingya Crisis Isn’t Over—It’s Just Forgotten Read More »
Religious extremism is quietly rising in Southeast Asia—from hardline ideologies in Malaysia and Indonesia to violent insurgencies in Mindanao. This article explores the factors fueling radicalization and the quiet battle between faith and freedom across one of the world’s most religiously diverse regions.
Faith and Fear: How Religious Extremism is Quietly Rising Across Southeast Asia Read More »
