Tag: Asia Pacific
Singapore censors Indian film stigmatizing Kashmiri Muslims
This is a movie Singaporeans won’t see: Kashmir Files, Indian drama about the flight of members of the Hindu elite from Kashmir. It has been massively promoted by the government…
In the Philippines, the return of the Marcos to power
The victory of Ferdinand Marcos junior, son of the late dictator, in the presidential election in the Philippines signals the return to grace of a family clan driven from power…
the political crisis worsens despite the resignation of the Prime Minister
The political crisis is worsening in Sri Lanka. This Monday, May 9, after deadly clashes between supporters of power and opponents, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned. For months, the island…
slowing export growth to lowest level in nearly two years
The growth of Chinese exports slowed sharply in April, +3.9% compared to the previous year, this is the lowest level recorded since June 2020. A drop linked to the confinements…
“Zero Covid” and Ukraine make China less attractive for EU businesses
The “zero Covid” policy in China and the war in Ukraine make the Chinese market less attractive for European companies. This is the conclusion of a study published this Thursday,…
tensions with Canberra and Washington after the security agreement with Beijing
On April 19, the Solomon Islands announced, to everyone’s surprise, the signing of a vast security agreement with China. This pact had provoked strong reactions from Canberra and Washington had…
driving license restrictions for women in Herat
Restrictions on women in Afghanistan continue to fall. Banished from political life, from several professional sectors, deprived of college and high school, women are now deprived of driving licenses. A…
a political scene that remains dominated by powerful families
The general elections in the Philippines are held on Monday, May 9. More than 18,000 mandates are up for grabs. Voters must choose the next president, the next vice-president, senators…
Another confined Eid for Singapore’s Muslim migrant workers, after two years of Covid
This is the third Ramadan that Muslim migrant workers in Singapore have lived confined, in gigantic and often overcrowded dormitories. These men, who come from Bangladesh in particular, still undergo…
South Korea cautiously ends outdoor mask requirement
Since Monday, South Koreans are no longer required to wear the mask outdoors. The country, often presented as a model in the fight against the pandemic, has managed to get…