Making Our Way Out of Jakarta’s Congestion Trap
It’s difficult to pinpoint a single reason for Jakarta’s persistent traffic problem. It is best to see this issue as...
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Philippine and China Clash in the South China Sea Draws Fresh Blood and Accusations
While such incidents and diplomatic retaliations that follow are nothing new between the two countries, this case in...
Grievances of the Chinese Indonesian Experience
Taking the tools offered by Indonesia’s democratization, these Chinese Indonesians process the trauma borne from...
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Philippine and China Clash in the South China Sea Draws Fresh Blood and Accusations
While such incidents and diplomatic retaliations that follow are nothing new between the two countries, this case in...
UN Releases Report on Myanmar Civilian Death Toll
The report claimed a minimum of 700 civilian deaths from the time of announcing the election to the election period itself...
Ex Cambodian PM Takes Responsibility For Military Weakness
"I, as the former Prime Minister with full powers, did not prepare for any fight. So, when the situation (border conflict)...
The Philippines Pushes For ASEAN Maritime Declaration, Progress Remains Slow
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. The 48th ASEAN summit that took place in the Philippines, Cebu city concluded on 8th May...
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Economy
Malaysian Manufacturers Fights US Tariffs as Ringgit Climbs Against Dollar
In essence, Malaysian manufacturers are pushing to further eliminate tariffs while it is cheaper to export to the US....
Indonesian Parliament Strangles Central Bank’s Autonomy During Political Frenzy
Amidst the political chaos, Indonesia’ parliament whose majority is occupied by coalition party members passed...
Rise, Fall and Slight Rise of Malaysia’s National Car Brand
Car brands cannot be expected to compete globally simply based on marketing, preferential trade deals and affordability,...
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BND
1.2902
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| Indonesian Rupiah |
IDR
17,948.11
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| Cambodian Riel |
KHR
4,051.26
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| Lao Kip |
LAK
22,421.40
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| Myanmar Kyat |
MMK
2,099.6
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| Malaysian Ringgit |
MYR
4.091
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| Philippine Peso |
PHP
61.7948
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| Singapore Dollar |
SGD
1.2900
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| Thai Baht |
THB
33.6573
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| Vietnamese Dong |
VND
26,240.0
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Politics
Grievances of the Chinese Indonesian Experience
Taking the tools offered by Indonesia’s democratization, these Chinese Indonesians process the trauma borne from...
Southeast Asia and the World Cup, Always the Fan, Never the Player
"I know that everyone in Southeast Asia wants their country to enter the World Cup. But please, every stakeholder, from the...
On the LGBT Question in Indonesia
The fight for civil rights appears even more uphill considering the Muslim majority population and most cultures within...
Singaporeans Remains Divided on AI Curriculum in Primary Schools
Editor - Southeast Asia Analyst. Singaporeans primary school students are actively learning with Artificial Intelligence...
Politics
ASEAN Fails to Engage with Myanmar’s National Unity Government and Rebel Groups
Despite affirming the 5 point consensus and claims from foreign ministers to involve all stake holders, there was no...
The Ongoing Indonesian Military, Police and Attorney General Office Rivalry Explained
On the surface the police and the military vows to cooperate, however this is not the first time where institutions...
Bangkokians Choose Chadchart “Hulk” Sittipunt as their Governor Again
"The goal of work in the next four years is not the publication of achievements but success in proving to people that their...
Here We Go Again: the Indonesian Student Protests
An honest reading of the successes and failures of these movements reveal our inability to learn from past mistakes and...
National development
Making Our Way Out of Jakarta’s Congestion Trap
It’s difficult to pinpoint a single reason for Jakarta’s persistent traffic problem. It is best to see this issue as...
Everything, Everywhere All at Once, To Lam’s Growth Strategy For Vietnam
Soon this plan for growth turned into an obsession with the president who is also the secretary general of the CPV brought...
Why Singapore Doesn’t Want Energy Independence
Rather than reducing reliance on foreign energy, Singapore is actively expanding it through cross-border grid integration....
Thailand’s Quest For “Quality Tourist”
Bangkok is trying to change the makeup of the tourist from sheer numbers to increasing tourists who are willing to spend...