Articles

12 Jul 2021

Complex Calculations: Vietnamese EB-5 Investments in the United States

Ivan V. Small

Many wealthy Vietnamese are making use of America’s EB-5 investment visa programme as a pathway to a green card and, eventually, a US passport. But there are many other reasons why they would consider settling Stateside.

12 Jul 2021

A Tale of Two Vaccines in Vietnam

Hoang Thi Ha

The public reactions to the arrivals of Covid-19 vaccines to Vietnam – one from China, the other from the United States – underscore a geopolitical dilemma for the country.

China-Vietnam Relations COVID-19 U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

9 Jul 2021

Malaysia’s Latest Political Fisticuffs – Muhyiddin or Zahid on the Ropes?

Francis E. Hutchinson

In the past week, the Malaysian prime minister had to absorb a couple of political blows. But his coalition is not in any immediate danger — yet.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics UMNO

9 Jul 2021

K-pop Activism: A Potent Political Force

Dorcas Gan

K-pop activism is a growing phenomenon in Southeast Asia, serving as an alternative means of political mobilisation and expression among tech-savvy youth.

Indonesia K-pop Myanmar Social Media Techonology Thailand

8 Jul 2021

Phalang Pracharat Party’s Reshuffle: Preparing the Ranks for Battle

Punchada Sirivunnabood

While the recent reshuffling of its executive committee and a proposal to revise Thailand’s electoral system, Thailand’s ruling Phalang Pracharat Party is well-placed to contest the country’s next round of elections.

Thai Politics Thailand

8 Jul 2021

Habib Rizieq and Hardline Islamist Groups: Losing Steam

A'an Suryana|Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek

Facing a sentence that will see him behind bars till 2025, radical cleric Habib Rizieq Shihab will face problems bouncing back from the political wilderness. His enforced absence from the political scene will be a boon to secular and nationalist presidential candidates.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam Islamist Groups

7 Jul 2021

#BenderaPutih: Hoisting the White Flags of Hope

Serina Rahman

The White Flag Movement underscores how Malaysians will go the extra mile to help each other out, at a time when there is growing unhappiness over the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

7 Jul 2021

Why the New Indonesia-US Maritime Training Centre is Strategically Important

Aristyo Rizka Darmawan

A new maritime training centre established by Indonesia and the United States is emblematic of sustained bilateral cooperation in the maritime domain, and the ASEAN member state’s independent and active foreign policy.

Indo-Pacfic Indonesia South China Sea U.S. Foreign Policy

6 Jul 2021

Myanmar’s Garment Industry After the Coup: Threadbare and in Tatters

Su-Ann Oh

Five months after the February coup, the future of Myanmar's garment industry hangs by a thread.

COVID-19 Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Military

5 Jul 2021

US-Vietnam Military Relations: Marking Time in China’s Shadow

Robert Sutter

Relations between Vietnam and the United States have advanced markedly, particularly in trade and diplomatic cooperation. But bilateral military relations will continue to be stymied by Vietnam’s approach to China.

China U.S. U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam