Joining ASEAN is not a silver bullet for Bangladesh’s geopolitical and economic challenges, but it could be a step in the ...

From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region’s states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic ...

The Philippines and its Southeast Asian neighbors have the potential to boost economic output by up to three percent over ...

Kathmandu—Southeast Asia has not been at the forefront of promoting human rights, much less the rights of indigenous peoples, where the region’s record is even darker and more concerning. Indonesia, ...

There’s much talk these days about democracy being under threat at home and around the world. Most of this discussion tends to be focused on efforts by autocrats and their supporters to erode the ...

With the US pivoting towards isolationism, unilateralism and nationalism, Southeast Asian nations must stick together.

Far from helping the United States achieve its goal of greater prosperity, unilateralism and trade protectionism pursued by ...

Trump’s pause on the US law banning bribery of foreign officials may challenge anti-corruption efforts in Southeast Asia.

Democracy in Asia is rapidly deteriorating—accelerated by waning international support and democratic backsliding even in the ...

This checklist summarizes the important tasks that new staff must complete when they join the World Bank Group on a short-term consultant/short-term temporary (STC/STT) appointment in a country office ...

Singapore’s 5th zoological park, Rainforest Wild ASIA is poised to be up and running pretty soon, and we had the chance to take a good and surprisingly active first look at its fresh new premises.

while collaborating with China can help ASEAN countries quickly close the gap with industry leaders and allow the cutting-edge technology to better serve their people. The technology has enormous ...