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On guard against terror
Asia focus, Erich Parpart and Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 03/02/2020
» When President Donald Trump ordered American troops to withdraw last October from northeastern Syria, critics said the decision would play into the hands of terrorists, with ramifications beyond the Middle East.
Time to embrace diversity
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 01/04/2019
» We are living in the golden age of information, where technology allows us to broaden our horizons, acquire knowledge and connect with billions of people around the world with the click of a button. Access to unlimited and instant information is transforming the way we live, work and play.
Halal everywhere
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 18/06/2018
» As Muslim consumers in Indonesia are growing more halal-conscious, demand for halal certification has expanded from food and beverages and financial services to non-food consumer goods.
Impressive catch
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 30/04/2018
» Indonesia is reaping the results of its aggressive crackdown on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing that began in late 2014, with figures and research showing that the effort is paying off.
Indonesian LGBT community wins respite from criminalisation
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/04/2018
» The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Indonesia is breathing a sigh of relief, at least temporarily, as legislators have put on hold the passage of revisions to the Criminal Code that would criminalise gay sex along with extramarital sex.
Grey shades in the rainbow
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» After years of legal invisibility, growing restlessness and protest, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities are finally seeing some progress toward global equality. Particularly in Europe, rising public awareness is being reflected in landmark legislation that recognises same-sex marriage, outlaws discrimination and promotes inclusive social policies.