Why Thailand’s tourism sandbox programmes failed
The government’s tardiness in distributing vaccines to tourism provinces has been a factor.
Everybody misses Bali
The Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be damaging for Bali, which is why the government’s plan to reopen the island for foreign tourists has met with enthusiasm.
That sinking feeling from Down Under
Has Australia seriously thought through the implications of AUKUS for Asian neighbours?
AUKUS will complement, and not sideline Quad
AUKUS accentuation will stay in digital and Artificial Intelligence. It is a security partnership, while Quad is a political one.
Best foot forward
Let’s prioritise what to do. We need to give Ismail Sabri time and support to conduct more reforms.
The impact of pandemic corruption
Several sets of numbers used by the Duterte administration for pandemic response raise questions.
Quad’s mentality at odds with regional values
It remains to be seen whether next week's summit will produce the degree of "decisive" commitments on vaccine diplomacy and infrastructure.
