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260 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar to Thailand
Following a crackdown on scam centers in Southeast Asia, Thailand is repatriating approximately 260 people rescued from Myanmar, who represent 20 nationalities and were victims of human trafficking and forced into working in online scam centers.
260 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar to Thailand
Following a crackdown on scam centers in Southeast Asia, Thailand is repatriating approximately 260 people rescued from Myanmar, who represent 20 nationalities and were victims of human trafficking and forced into working in online scam centers.
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48% Bias Score
Cambodia Blocks British Journalist Amid Growing Press Freedom Concerns
Cambodia's Interior Ministry blocked British journalist Gerald Flynn, a Mongabay reporter, from re-entry, citing visa irregularities; Flynn alleges this was retaliation for his investigative work on environmental issues and corruption, highlighting concerns over press freedom in the country.
Cambodia Blocks British Journalist Amid Growing Press Freedom Concerns
Cambodia's Interior Ministry blocked British journalist Gerald Flynn, a Mongabay reporter, from re-entry, citing visa irregularities; Flynn alleges this was retaliation for his investigative work on environmental issues and corruption, highlighting concerns over press freedom in the country.
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60% Bias Score
Wang Xing Kidnapping Causes Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourism to Thailand
News of actor Wang Xing's rescue from a Thai human trafficking ring caused a 15.6% drop in Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand from January 13-20, impacting other Southeast Asian countries as well, while boosting tourism to Australia, the UAE, and South Korea.
Wang Xing Kidnapping Causes Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourism to Thailand
News of actor Wang Xing's rescue from a Thai human trafficking ring caused a 15.6% drop in Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand from January 13-20, impacting other Southeast Asian countries as well, while boosting tourism to Australia, the UAE, and South Korea.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand, China to Jointly Combat Cross-Border Telecom Scams
Thailand's prime minister will visit China next month to address a surge in cross-border telecom scams involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, and extortion, prompting joint actions between China and Southeast Asian nations to dismantle criminal networks and restore tourist confidence.
Thailand, China to Jointly Combat Cross-Border Telecom Scams
Thailand's prime minister will visit China next month to address a surge in cross-border telecom scams involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, and extortion, prompting joint actions between China and Southeast Asian nations to dismantle criminal networks and restore tourist confidence.
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60% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples registering their unions in Bangkok; this makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following only Nepal and Taiwan in Asia.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples registering their unions in Bangkok; this makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following only Nepal and Taiwan in Asia.
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44% Bias Score
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Indirectly Impact Southeast Asia's Export-Dependent Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, indirectly impacting Southeast Asia's export-dependent economy by potentially slowing global trade and reducing export revenues and investment. ASEAN nations are exploring diversification of trade partners to mitigate the effects.
US Tariffs Indirectly Impact Southeast Asia's Export-Dependent Economy
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, indirectly impacting Southeast Asia's export-dependent economy by potentially slowing global trade and reducing export revenues and investment. ASEAN nations are exploring diversification of trade partners to mitigate the effects.
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36% Bias Score
China Seen as Top Economic Partner for Southeast Asia
A survey of 2,028 Southeast Asians from August 19 to November 1, 2024, found China to be the most beneficial economic partner, with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) recognized by 78% of respondents, exceeding awareness of other initiatives from Japan, the RCEP, and the US.
China Seen as Top Economic Partner for Southeast Asia
A survey of 2,028 Southeast Asians from August 19 to November 1, 2024, found China to be the most beneficial economic partner, with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) recognized by 78% of respondents, exceeding awareness of other initiatives from Japan, the RCEP, and the US.
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40% Bias Score
印尼领导人敦促普拉博沃优先考虑执法和消除腐败
杰出的印尼人士敦促普拉博沃总统优先考虑执法和消除腐败,表达了对大型内阁的担忧,并倡导基于十项关键原则的改进治理。这发生在2025年1月28日,在雅加达的格里亚·古斯·杜尔。
印尼领导人敦促普拉博沃优先考虑执法和消除腐败
杰出的印尼人士敦促普拉博沃总统优先考虑执法和消除腐败,表达了对大型内阁的担忧,并倡导基于十项关键原则的改进治理。这发生在2025年1月28日,在雅加达的格里亚·古斯·杜尔。
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40% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
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20% Bias Score
Cambodia's Virachey National Park: Biodiversity Survey Reveals 9 New Species, Urgent Conservation Needs
A biodiversity survey of Cambodia's Virachey National Park, published Tuesday, revealed nine species new to the country and documented threatened species like the Sunda pangolin and clouded leopard, highlighting threats such as deforestation and the need for stronger park management and conservation...
Cambodia's Virachey National Park: Biodiversity Survey Reveals 9 New Species, Urgent Conservation Needs
A biodiversity survey of Cambodia's Virachey National Park, published Tuesday, revealed nine species new to the country and documented threatened species like the Sunda pangolin and clouded leopard, highlighting threats such as deforestation and the need for stronger park management and conservation...
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24% Bias Score
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
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40% Bias Score
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