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It is the only country in South-east Asia with a large-scale nuclear plant, although this was never loaded with fuel. Other countries in the region have tentative plans to develop…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264566
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The ‘Golden Triangle’ -- centred on the tripoint of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar -- has long been a hub for production of illicit drugs. The area is rife with drug cartels.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263576
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The preferential US trade programme faces renewal or lapse by December 31. South-east Asia’s economies are structured to take advantage of the GSP and many of the products…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225197
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This follows the June 23 'Brexit' referendum, in which 52% of those voting called for the government to organise the United Kingdom's exit from the EU. The vote and subsequent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212172
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The outlook for water security in South-east Asia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199122
ISSN: 2633-304X
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It seeks to accelerate recovery from COVID-19 by capitalising on the rise in internet use and digital trade during the pandemic. However, new restrictive laws on internet use in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260214
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Chinese investments into ASEAN countries.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221081
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278902
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Last week, Pyongyang and Kuala Lumpur imposed travel bans against each other’s citizens following the February 13 murder in Malaysia of Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218530
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All but one of the ASEAN governments voted in favour of the resolution; the Philippines abstained. South-east Asian leaders are attempting to walk a difficult line, seeking to…