Woman found alive after knocking on coffin moments before cremation

Family travelled 500km with paperwork declaring her dead before temple staff heard knocking from inside coffin ...
Asia Society

Gender Parity in Southeast Asia: An Imperative for Democracy, Political Empowerment, and Growth

The following is Farwa Aamer's op-ed in 9DashLine. Farwa is the Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute. As global political landscapes evolve, the inclusion of women ...
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Follow the money: how Southeast Asian countries are fighting cyber-fraud

“Following the money is critical: it determines who ultimately profits from criminal activity and allows authorities to seize ...
East Asia Forum

Thai women’s business success belies broader gender inequality

Thai women hold significant leadership roles in business, yet gender equality remains a persistent issue. Women-owned enterprises lack formal financing and women face a disproportionate burden of care ...
Crowdfund Insider

PayPal Invests in Funds Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment in Southeast Asia

PayPal Holdings, Inc. announced its investment in the Southeast Asia Women’s Economic Empowerment Fund (SWEEF) by Sweef Capital and Quona Opportunity Fund. This collaboration aims to propel women’s ...
The Diplomat

Women Bear the Brunt of Asia’s Climate Failures

As the world digests the confused legacy of the COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates, the realities of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis remain muted among the noise of the major ...