Indonesia's Constitutional Court Eliminates Presidential Threshold
The Indonesian Constitutional Court (MK) struck down the 20% presidential threshold on January 2nd, 2025, ruling that it is unconstitutional and effectively opening up presidential nominations to all participating political parties after numerous previous challenges since 2017.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court Eliminates Presidential Threshold
The Indonesian Constitutional Court (MK) struck down the 20% presidential threshold on January 2nd, 2025, ruling that it is unconstitutional and effectively opening up presidential nominations to all participating political parties after numerous previous challenges since 2017.
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44% Bias Score
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened Through Commemorative Forum
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategic analyst, highlights the strong and stable relationship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing the success of the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum and the significant role of the Chinese diaspora in both countries' development, while offering a contrasting view ...
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened Through Commemorative Forum
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategic analyst, highlights the strong and stable relationship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing the success of the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum and the significant role of the Chinese diaspora in both countries' development, while offering a contrasting view ...
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56% Bias Score
Uber's Southeast Asia Failure: A Cautionary Tale for Western Businesses
Uber's failed Southeast Asian expansion, due to its Western-centric "plug-and-play" model, resulted in a 27.5% stake sale to Grab, highlighting the need for localization in global business.
Uber's Southeast Asia Failure: A Cautionary Tale for Western Businesses
Uber's failed Southeast Asian expansion, due to its Western-centric "plug-and-play" model, resulted in a 27.5% stake sale to Grab, highlighting the need for localization in global business.
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spur Innovation in Malaysian Solar Industry
Increased U.S. tariffs (up to 21.31 percent) on Malaysian solar PV manufacturers will cause short-term market disruptions but ultimately drive diversification and innovation, impacting the global solar supply chain.
US Tariffs Spur Innovation in Malaysian Solar Industry
Increased U.S. tariffs (up to 21.31 percent) on Malaysian solar PV manufacturers will cause short-term market disruptions but ultimately drive diversification and innovation, impacting the global solar supply chain.
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40% Bias Score
USS Savannah's Cambodia Visit Signals Evolving U.S.-Cambodia Relations
The USS Savannah, a U.S. Navy ship, arrived in Cambodia's Sihanoukville for a five-day visit, the first in eight years, signaling improved relations despite concerns over Cambodia's ties with China and the expansion of the Ream Naval Base.
USS Savannah's Cambodia Visit Signals Evolving U.S.-Cambodia Relations
The USS Savannah, a U.S. Navy ship, arrived in Cambodia's Sihanoukville for a five-day visit, the first in eight years, signaling improved relations despite concerns over Cambodia's ties with China and the expansion of the Ream Naval Base.
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56% Bias Score
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
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24% Bias Score
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened: A Prominent Malaysian's Perspective
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategist, highlights the strengthening Malaysia-China relationship, emphasizing China's remarkable development, particularly Shenzhen's transformation, while contrasting his positive Xinjiang experience with Western media reports.
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened: A Prominent Malaysian's Perspective
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategist, highlights the strengthening Malaysia-China relationship, emphasizing China's remarkable development, particularly Shenzhen's transformation, while contrasting his positive Xinjiang experience with Western media reports.
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56% Bias Score
Private Investigator Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring During Infidelity Case
While investigating a husband's suspected infidelity, a private investigator uncovered a UK-based prostitution ring involving young women from Southeast Asia trafficked using Airbnb, leading to a police raid and arrests.
Private Investigator Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring During Infidelity Case
While investigating a husband's suspected infidelity, a private investigator uncovered a UK-based prostitution ring involving young women from Southeast Asia trafficked using Airbnb, leading to a police raid and arrests.
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam's Government Restructuring: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain for Investors?
Vietnam's government is undertaking a major restructuring involving the reduction of ministries and agencies to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, a move anticipated to cause short-term delays but potentially increase long-term foreign investment.
Vietnam's Government Restructuring: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain for Investors?
Vietnam's government is undertaking a major restructuring involving the reduction of ministries and agencies to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, a move anticipated to cause short-term delays but potentially increase long-term foreign investment.
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44% Bias Score
Indonesia's Protectionist Policies Risk Backfiring, Economists Warn
Indonesia's rejection of a $100 million Apple investment proposal in favor of a $1 billion demand, coupled with its strict local content requirements, is drawing criticism from economists who warn of potential negative impacts on foreign direct investment and long-term economic growth, contrasting w...
Indonesia's Protectionist Policies Risk Backfiring, Economists Warn
Indonesia's rejection of a $100 million Apple investment proposal in favor of a $1 billion demand, coupled with its strict local content requirements, is drawing criticism from economists who warn of potential negative impacts on foreign direct investment and long-term economic growth, contrasting w...
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52% Bias Score
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
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32% Bias Score
Cambodia's Economy to Grow Despite Real Estate Downturn
Cambodia's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2024 and 6.3 percent in 2025, driven by the garment sector, manufacturing, and tourism; however, the real estate sector experienced a downturn with approved property development projects declining by 29.1 percent year-on-year during the first e...
Cambodia's Economy to Grow Despite Real Estate Downturn
Cambodia's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2024 and 6.3 percent in 2025, driven by the garment sector, manufacturing, and tourism; however, the real estate sector experienced a downturn with approved property development projects declining by 29.1 percent year-on-year during the first e...
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40% Bias Score