Global trade war unlikely to upend Asian consumer spending

Global trade war unlikely to upend Asian consumer spending: The outlook for consumer spending in Asia is bright. And while risks from rising global trade tensions are real, they are unlikely to upend the long-term positive scenario.

Nancy Pelosi Says She Isn't Going Anywhere | Time

Nancy Pelosi Says She Isn't Going Anywhere | Time: Nancy Pelosi knows that she's not popular among Republicans and even some Democrats. But the former Speaker is determined to stick around

List of think tanks - Wikiwand

List of think tanks - Wikiwand: This article is a list of think tanks sorted by country.

List of think tanks in Singapore - Wikiwand

List of think tanks in Singapore - Wikiwand: Following is a list of think tanks in Singapore.

Vietnam carrier stuns rivals in Myanmar with half-price blitz - Nikkei Asian Review

Vietnam carrier stuns rivals in Myanmar with half-price blitz - Nikkei Asian Review: YANGON -- Myanmar's mobile phone market has seen a rapid shift in market share with the arrival of newcomer Mytel, which has offered cutthroat discoun

Penang Institute – Making Ideas Work

Penang Institute – Making Ideas Work

MySay: Taking the legacy of systemic racialism seriously | The Edge Markets

MySay: Taking the legacy of systemic racialism seriously | The Edge Markets: The intuitive conclusion drawn by many that a sea change took place when the government in Malaysia changed hands on May 9, 2018, has its merits. But as in all functioning democracies — and nowadays I count Malaysia among them — a majority vote generally means that almost half the voting population did not give their support to the triumphant parties, and many among these would have been outright opposed to these parties.

China Launches Child Separation Operation Against Uighur Muslims - Carbonated.TV

China Launches Child Separation Operation Against Uighur Muslims - Carbonated.TV: The United States isn't the only country that's ripping little children from their parents' arms on a massive scale in the name of national security. China is doing the same.

PBB akan Kirim Tim Pantau HAM di Papua

PBB akan Kirim Tim Pantau HAM di Papua: Komisaris Tinggi HAM Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB), Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, mengatakan akan segera mengirim Tim Pemantau HAM ke Papua.

Iraqi Jews organizing to regain citizenship

Iraqi Jews organizing to regain citizenship: Some Iraqi Jews are organizing to officially petition the Baghdad government for the right to reclaim their Iraqi citizenship.

ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rules that the Court may exercise jurisdiction over the alleged deportation of the Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh

ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rules that the Court may exercise jurisdiction over the alleged deportation of the Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh: Today, 6 September 2018, Pre-Trial Chamber I (the "Chamber") of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or the "Court"), composed of Judge Péter Kovács, Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut and Judge Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou, decided by majority that the Court may exercise jurisdiction over the alleged deportation of the Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh.

Reading Indonesia: 30 Books That Will Help You Understand the Southeast Asian Giant | Jakarta Globe

Reading Indonesia: 30 Books That Will Help You Understand the Southeast Asian Giant | Jakarta Globe: A list of 30 books that will help you develop a more nuanced understanding of Indonesia's long and complex history.

Russia’s murderous hit squads insult nations that uphold the rule of law - The Washington Post

Russia’s murderous hit squads insult nations that uphold the rule of law - The Washington Post: Britain must respond forcefully to evidence of an attempted assassination.

Jeff Bezos donates $10 million to veteran-focused super PAC in first major political venture - The Washington Post

Jeff Bezos donates $10 million to veteran-focused super PAC in first major political venture - The Washington Post: The super PAC, With Honor, works with candidates across political parties.

Yemen’s warring sides to meet, with tensions — and stakes — higher than ever - The Washington Post

Yemen’s warring sides to meet, with tensions — and stakes — higher than ever - The Washington Post: The U.N.-sponsored meeting is the most significant effort in two years to reach a peace deal.

Hospitals are fed up with drug companies, so they’re starting their own - The Washington Post

Hospitals are fed up with drug companies, so they’re starting their own - The Washington Post: Civica Rx, a not-for-profit generic drug company, is a response to shortages and price spikes. The goal is to force change in the marketplace overall.

Welcome to Virginia Beach, home of the East Coast’s fastest-rising sea level - The Washington Post

Welcome to Virginia Beach, home of the East Coast’s fastest-rising sea level - The Washington Post: There’s a hard balance between adapting to survive rising waters and maintaining lucrative tourism.

India’s Supreme Court decriminalizes gay sex in historic ruling - The Washington Post

India’s Supreme Court decriminalizes gay sex in historic ruling - The Washington Post: The judgment marks a major victory for gay rights in a country of 1.3 billion people.

North Korea’s Kim says he hopes for denuclearization during Trump’s presidency - The Washington Post

North Korea’s Kim says he hopes for denuclearization during Trump’s presidency - The Washington Post: Trump responded by thanking Kim and promising to “get it done together.”

Trump administration to circumvent court limits on detention of child migrants - The Washington Post

Trump administration to circumvent court limits on detention of child migrants - The Washington Post: Its plan to withdraw from Flores Settlement Agreement, which shapes detention standards for underage migrants, is likely to lead to new legal challenges

Mali is melting down. Here’s why the West should be paying attention. - The Washington Post

Mali is melting down. Here’s why the West should be paying attention. - The Washington Post: The country's deepening dysfunction affects an entire region.

Woodward’s ‘Fear’ is damning, depressing — and heartening - The Washington Post

Woodward’s ‘Fear’ is damning, depressing — and heartening - The Washington Post: Bob Woodward’s “Fear” offers hope that the “adults” in the Trump administration are still at their posts.

Coats, Pence, Pompeo deny authorship of anonymous New York Times op-ed on Trump - The Washington Post

Coats, Pence, Pompeo deny authorship of anonymous New York Times op-ed on Trump - The Washington Post: A spokesman for the vice president said he “puts his name” on pieces he writes.

Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "Does the so-called “Senior Administration Official” really exist, or is it just the Failing New York Times with another phony source? If the GUTLESS anonymous person does indeed exist, the Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/her over to government at once!"

Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "Does the so-called “Senior Administration Official” really exist, or is it just the Failing New York Times with another phony source? If the GUTLESS anonymous person does indeed exist, the Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/her over to government at once!": “Does the so-called “Senior Administration Official” really exist, or is it just the Failing New York Times with another phony source? If the GUTLESS anonymous person does indeed exist, the Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/her over to government at once!”

‘The sleeper cells have awoken’: Trump and aides shaken by ‘resistance’ op-ed - The Washington Post

‘The sleeper cells have awoken’: Trump and aides shaken by ‘resistance’ op-ed - The Washington Post: ‘It’s like the horror movies when everyone realizes the call is coming from inside the house,’ one former White House official said about the anonymous New York Times piece.

2017 Indonesia Update

2017 Indonesia Update: Home Parking, Catering & Accommodation Program (PDF 687kb) Registration is closed Full report Presentations and videos Indonesia in the new world: globalisation, nationalism and sovereignty 15–16 September If you are already on the Indonesia Project mailing List, you will receive an email when the registration form goes up on the […]

'Hun Sen Cannot Ignore the Power of International Pressure': Interview

'Hun Sen Cannot Ignore the Power of International Pressure': Interview: To avoid international sanctions, Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen must quickly free jailed opposition chief Kem Sokha, Sam Rainsy says.

Ethnic Armed Groups to Meet Myanmar Peace Commission For Talks in China

Ethnic Armed Groups to Meet Myanmar Peace Commission For Talks in China: The event marks the first time that three militias will sit down with government peace negotiators.

Thailand Needs Criminal Law to Shield Migrant Workers from Abuse: HRW

Thailand Needs Criminal Law to Shield Migrant Workers from Abuse: HRW: Government will extend work permits for two years for 11,000 foreigners.

Vietnamese Police Attack Crowd Seeking Release of Detained Protesters

Vietnamese Police Attack Crowd Seeking Release of Detained Protesters: The clash comes two days after residents block a highway to protest operations at a polluting waste-processing plant.