Tag: Southeast Asia
Myanmar government opponents face new reality in wake of parliamentary elections
Sunday's elections in Myanmar mark the end of the beginning of a time of fundamental change for that nation's democratic activists. No longer confined to the margins, some organizations are wondering there's still a rationale for their existence....
As Burma reforms, students clamor to learn English
Burma, officially known as Myanmar, is in the throes of political reforms. Protesters have been released from prison and notions once unbelievable are now common. And that's meant a growing movement to teach citizens English....
Political reforms in Myanmar leave residents looking for economic changes as well
As Myanmar is slowly welcomed back into the international community, and as it makes political reforms that have many in the country feeling free, finally, to speak their mind, locals are wondering when economic reforms will come around....
Myanmar loosens restrictions on press freedom
As Myanmar moves ahead with a set of reforms that have included the release of political prisoners, the country's government is also opening up its media. In some cases they've ended pre-publication censorship entirely and in others they've greatly reduced the restrictions....
In Bangkok, a neighborhood's flood protection intentionally breached
A dispute between neighbors led to one of Bangkok's last line of defense from vicious spring floods being torn down, inundating new areas with flood waters....
VIDEO: Thailand's flooding leaves thousands of pets stranded in Bangkok
Bangkok's flooding has displaced thousands of Thais, and it's also left many of their pets without a place to go. Fortunately, volunteers are trying to help....
VIDEO: Bangkok residents worry whether worst of flooding is over
As residents of Bangkok, Thailand, try to make sense of the intense flooding gripping their neighborhoods, government officials say the worst has passed. Not everyone is so sure....
What soft power looks like: US influence in Indonesia
The US created a multimillion dollar space for people under 30 in Jakarta's upscale Pacific Place mall in an effort to extend its influence in Indonesia....
Locals in Indonesia making a living as rented carpool riders
Some streets in Indonesia are restricted to cars with three riders, so Indonesians are making a living by renting themselves out as riders....
Increase in C-Sections worldwide troubles health experts
From the U.S. to the third world, C-sections are on the rise. But health experts caution the procedure has unaccounted risks....
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