Laos
Deutsche Welle Asia
Why are Laos activists being targeted abroad? – DW – 06/06/2023
Critics of Laos’ repressive one-party state, both in the country and in exile in Thailand, have been targeted in a recent series of arrests and attacks.
Laos: Activist shooting shows risks to government critics – DW – 05/04/2023
The shooting of Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom, a prominent rights activist in Laos, may come as a warning to the few critics who dare speak against the communist government, experts say.
Malaysia
DW Asia
MH370: 10 years later, families hold out hope for answers – DW – 03/07/2024
A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 disappeared from radar over the Indian Ocean ten years ago, but families of those who were on board still seek closure for their loved ones.
VOA (Voice of America)
Analysts: Hate Speech Normalized During Malaysia Elections
Seeing a pattern of hate speech and division in Malaysia, media monitors tracked social media during state elections
Singapore
Deutsche Welle Asia
Singapore foreign interference law: Who will it affect? – DW – 02/27/2024
For decades, global business hub Singapore has lauded itself as one of the world’s most open economies. But the Southeast Asian country’s new foreign interference law could taint its liberal image.
Vietnam
Deutsche Welle Asia
Why is Vietnam suppressing social media influencers? – DW – 03/04/2024
Vietnam authorities arrested a popular YouTuber last week. But why is the Vietnamese government cracking down on independent voices?
China’s Xi heads to Vietnam after Hanoi boosts US ties – DW – 12/11/2023
With Vietnam recently upgrading ties with the US and Japan, it is now China’s turn to charm its neighbor. The two Communist parties are closely linked, but Hanoi cannot afford to be too submissive to Beijing.
Vietnam: Why climate activism can be a risky business – DW – 10/12/2023
The politics of climate change in Vietnam’s authoritarian system has led to climate activists being arrested and imprisoned.
Vietnam-US ties enter new phase after Biden visit – DW – 09/11/2023
What does the newly strengthened partnership mean for the United States and Vietnam — and how does China view their reinforced alliance?
Vietnam emerging as Southeast Asia’s new tourist hot spot – DW – 07/05/2023
As tourism rebounds after COVID, industry experts say Vietnam is becoming a favored destination for travelers to Asia. However, Thailand looks to remain No. 1 for the foreseeable future.
