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Why Sovereign Wealth Funds Are All the Rage in Southeast Asia
Not to be outdone, the Philippines created its own state-owned investment vehicle, the Maharlika Wealth Fund. After a few ...
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Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of South Korean tourists?
Vietnam topped Southeast Asia in attracting South Korean tourists in 2024 with 4.5 million arrivals, driven by a visa-free ...
Sheer drops and hairy near-misses: Exploring Vietnam’s untouched landscapes by motorbike
Exploring Vietnam’s untouched landscapes by motorbike - Vietnam’s Ha Giang loop is considered one of the most scenic (and ...
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Protecting peatlands and mangroves could halve Southeast Asia’s land-use emissions
Southeast Asia’s peatlands and mangroves store immense amounts of carbon, yet they’re rapidly disappearing. A new study finds ...
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The Junta’s Ethnic Allies: What Motivates EAOs Fighting for the Myanmar Military?
The Irrawaddy looks at two key ethnic armies that are fighting to prop up the regime—one in southern Shan and the other in ...
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The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security
During the pre- and colonial era, the Sea People were not passive victims but active naval forces – strengthening and defending local monarchies (sultanates and kingdoms) in the Sulu Archipelago, ...