South East Asia
Former Thai prime minister charged with murder
By John Roberts, Peter Symonds, December 22, 2012
The decision to prosecute Abhisit is another indication that the bitter political feuding in the Thai ruling elites has not abated.
Philippine government calls for the rearming of Japan
By Joseph Santolan, December 14, 2012
Amid tensions with China, the Philippine foreign secretary said the government supported Japanese remilitarization as “a balancing factor”.
Death toll from Philippine typhoon exceeds 600
By Joseph Santolan, December 10, 2012
At least 100 of the deaths were the result of collapsed or buried evacuation centers.
Scores dead as typhoon hits the Philippines
By Joseph Santolan, December 5, 2012
The deaths so far reported have resulted from landslides, flash floods and falling trees and power lines. But the underlying cause is poverty.
Thai anti-government protesters clash with security forces
By John Roberts, December 1, 2012
The rally confirms that none of the bitter divisions within the Thai ruling elite have been resolved.
Obama’s trip intensifies US push into South East Asia
By Peter Symonds, November 20, 2012
The US focus on the region is part of a broader diplomatic offensive aimed at undermining China’s position throughout Asia.
Philippine mayor calls for extrajudicial killing
By Dante Pastrana, November 20, 2012
The rise to power of Rodrigo Duterte as Davao City mayor implicates major political figures in the Philippines.
Philippine “left” quarrels over election
By Joseph Santolan, November 13, 2012
The dispute reveals the depth of the opportunism and charlatanry of both Akbayan and Anakbayan, as well as other CPP-front organizations.
Philippine “left” quarrels over election
By Joseph Santolan, November 13, 2012
The dispute reveals the depth of the opportunism and charlatanry of both Akbayan and Anakbayan, as well as other CPP-front organizations.
Philippine anti-mining activist arrested for Facebook posting
By Dante Pastrana, November 6, 2012
The Aquino government has extended the criminalization of libel onto the internet and other forms of electronic media.
Philippine government implements two-tier wages
By Dante Pastrana, November 5, 2012
Along with the expansion of contractualization and underemployment, the new wage system is a major assault on the living standards of Filipino workers.
Millions of Indonesian workers join one-day strike
By John Roberts, October 18, 2012
The turnout was driven by pent-up anger over low wages and the “outsourcing” of work to contract workers, now common throughout Asia.
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