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Southeast Asia Politics News : 2018February05Monday

South-east Asia: Is Cambodia's economic boom over?

Noose tightens around Southeast Asia's illegal wildlife trade

Hungry leaders push Southeast Asia's minimum wages higher

Asia became less democratic in 2017, report warns

South Asian cos urged to take part in Southeast Asia development

Southeast Asia’s new museums: ‘A lens into our society’

Asia's Energy Security Future: The Geopolitical Dimension

Japan’s Enduring Value to Southeast Asia

Asia's strongmen follow Trump's lead on fake news

Sri Lanka wants more time to negotiate free trade deal with China as concern mounts over Beijing’s influence

Indonesia Politics News : 2018February05Monday

Indonesia edges closer to criminalizing gay and extramarital sex

Morality push may outlaw sex outside marriage in Indonesia

Indonesia poised to criminalise extramarital sex, which would include gay relationships, amid rising tide of religious conservatism

Indonesia’s Hard-Line Muslims Push Ban on Unmarried and Gay Sex

How Muslim Women Use Fashion To Exert Political Influence

China becomes Indonesia's No. 2 investor with infrastructure drive

Indonesia Morning News For February 2

Islamic Hardliners in Indonesia Push to Outlaw Premarital Sex

Indonesia draft proposals aim to ban extramarital sex

Indonesia classifies homosexuality as a “mental disorder” in its run up to banning gay sex

Malaysia Politics News : 2018February05Monday

Malaysia's General Election: The Battleground States

How Mahathir’s political astute could help Singapore’s crowded opposition landscape

GE14: Impact of ‘localisation’ unprecedented in Malaysian politics

‘Silly, political:’ Malaysians fume at Padmaavat ban

Can Mahathir's party win Malaysia?

Mahathir returns as Malaysia’s self-styled saviour

Kidnapping Stirs Malaysian Debate about Saudi-Inspired Ultra-Conservatism

Malaysia bans controversial Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’

Two fathers, two sons. One is Malaysian, the other Singaporean. Najib and Lee. Both are poor copies of their fathers

Malaysians blast tourism ministry for ‘ugly’ Visit Malaysia logo

Thailand Politics News: 2018February05Monday

Thailand, Trump, and Authoritarianism

The Neverending Story of Thailand’s Elusive Election

About politics

Pheu Thai: NCPO has lost legitimacy to govern

Thailand’s intergenerational exiles

No political role: self-sufficiency expert

The Dangerous Buddhist Card in Thailand’s New Constitution

Have the deep divisions between Reds and Yellows in Thailand been healed?

Thai vote faces delay after lawmakers amend election law

Wristwatch scandal threatens Thai military rule as time keeps ticking for promised elections

Vietnam Politics News: 2018February05Monday

The campaign that changed how Americans saw the Vietnam War

Vietnam Oil Executive Jailed For Life Over Embezzlement

Vietnam, Cambodia promote solidarity, friendship

Vietnam veterans recall all-female Tet Offensive squad

South Korea, Vietnam seek redress from U.S. through World Trade Organization

Mattis thanks Vietnam for supporting sanctions on N. Korea

Hué Back When: the Bloodbath in Vietnam Was Us

Vietnam doctor jailed for 'anti-state' posts

50 years after key Vietnam battles, Mattis seeks closer ties

Vietnam: Drop Charges, Release Democracy Activists

Philippine Politics News: 2018February05Monday

The Philippines’ Chinese FDI boom: more politics than geopolitics

New constitution must directly ban political dynasties – former SC justice

UN experts urge Philippines to preserve free media

President Rodrigo Duterte moves the Philippines away from the usual foreign policy

Dinagyang Festival shows shift in Iloilo politics

Philippines’ Duterte eyes federalist track to one-man rule

Chaotic times in Ontario politics prove it’s wise to expect the unexpected

Mobile app mapping free condoms set up to help fight HIV in Philippines

Philippine security forces capture top Maoist guerilla leader following the failure of peace talks

Academic: Malaysia smart to ignore Sabah claim by Philippines