The new ‘explorers’
In June 1866, six Frenchmen departed from Ho Chi Minh City on a dangerous mission up the mighty Mekong River.
China’s footprint kicks up concerns in tiny Laos
The Kings Romans Casino stands out in this remote corner of northwestern Laos, its giant illuminated neon crown towering over a landscape of banana plantations and jungle-clad mountains.
As a frontier economy booms, Cambodia’s capital rises
PHNOM PENH — For most of its history, the sleepy Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh was best known for its charming, tree-lined boulevards and Buddhist pagodas.
Obama Visits China-Tilting Cambodia
Authoritarian Hun Sen plays the US off China, but the US takes long-term view
Lost in Time
Harmonising history with modernity is crucial to preserving Yangon’s stunning architectural past.
Economy Key to Burma’s Democracy
Signs that Burma’s economy is opening aren’t just good news for Western firms hoping to make some money – democracy in the country could depend on it.
Is Microfinance Pushing the World’s Poorest Even Deeper Into Poverty?
DHAKA—In August, Bangladeshi police broke up a ring of human organ dealers operating in Joypurhat, a district in the north of the country.
Cambodia: prison labor concerns
A new law legalizes the use of prison labor by private companies, putting Cambodia’s “sweatshop-free” reputation on the line.
Occupy World: Why Zuccotti Park has nothing on Dhaka
Bangladeshis have been protesting since the main stock market imploded late last year.
Occupy Wall Street Meets Dhaka
Occupy Wall Street protesters aren’t the only ones taking to the street over claims of corporate greed. In Bangladesh, angry investors say they’ve also been cheated by the banks.
As Asia Rises and Europe Declines, Russia Invests Its Hopes in its Far East
Vladivostok, a Pacific port city long in decline, is being revitalized by Moscow. But the city’s slow integration with China, Japan, and South Korea is clashing with its long-Slavic identity. Can a city be both European and Asian?
What’s next for India’s Communist Party?
The distrust of the Communist Party, once a powerhouse in parts of India, could signal a major change in Indian politics. Here’s what its leaders plan to do to keep their old mission alive.
