ARTICLES

7 Oct 2021

Nominees and ‘Backyard Companies’: How Vietnamese Officials Conceal Their Illicit Wealth

Le Hong Hiep

Not a single Vietnamese leader or official has been named in the Pandora Papers, which has shed light on global leaders squirrelling their wealth away from the eyes of the taxman. As the saying goes, the absence of evidence does not necessarily mean the evidence of absence.

1 Sep 2021

The KPK Controversy Keeps Corruption a Central Issue in Public Consciousness

Max Lane

Policies affecting the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have kept corruption salient in public consciousness. There is growing discontent and anger driven by the perception that the Indonesian political elites are colluding to weaken the KPK to promote their own vested interests.

Anti-Corruption Corruption Indonesia Indonesian Politics

25 May 2021

When Busting the Graft Busters is Not On

A'an Suryana

A series of changes in Indonesia’s KPK will seriously dent the anti-graft body’s ability to investigate cases of corruption.

Anti-Corruption Corruption Indonesia

18 Mar 2021

Hard to Defend Thailand’s Defence Procurement

Punchada Sirivunnabood

The Thai government is spending more, and more opaquely, on defence procurement.

Corruption Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand

11 Mar 2021

Zahid’s Sources of Stress: The Clobbering of UMNO’s “Court Cluster”?

Francis E. Hutchinson

UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is typically the embodiment of calm. Going forward, however, Zahid and his faction will have to hunker down to confront multiple challenges.

Corruption Malaysia Malaysian Politics UMNO

Market workers and volunteers clean up around Klong Toey fresh market

20 Jan 2021

Thailand’s Second Covid-19 Outbreak: Corruption and Its Consequences

Punchada Sirivunnabood

Thailand is facing a second coronavirus outbreak. This time, however, the fight may be protracted because the causes stem from endemic corruption.

Corruption COVID-19 Thailand

7 Aug 2020

State Capture and Indonesia’s Justice System: A Mountain to Climb

A'an Suryana

Indonesia recently witnessed a saga involving a high-profile fugitive who received substantial privileges from the public service while he was on the run. Such instances of state capture remain a chronic problem in Indonesia.

Corruption Criminal Justice System Indonesia

27 May 2019

Vietnam Extends Anti-corruption Drive Ahead of CPV Congress

Le Hong Hiep

Characterised by its slow but sure approach, Vietnam's anti-corruption campaign has led to the prosecution of an unprecedented number of high-ranking officials. The campaign is set to intensify in the coming years leading up to the Party's 13th national congress in 2021.

Corruption Vietnam Vietnamese Politics