Rappler's latest stories on ASEAN special report
ASEAN 2017: A wasted opportunity for the West Philippine Sea
'The Philippines' chairmanship wasn't just a missed opportunity; it significantly weakened ASEAN's standing on political-security matters,' Southeast Asia expert Gregory Poling tells Rappler
A region in panic: ASEAN doubles down against ISIS threat
World leaders understand that the ISIS threat is not over and a war could erupt again – in their countries, if not in the Philippines – as they expect the return of Asian fighters from the Middle East
What #ASEAN2017 accomplished: How much do they matter?
From migrants' rights to a code of conduct, here’s what came out of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit
China wins vs U.S. at ASEAN Summit but loses on publicity
China gets things done in areas that matter – trade and security. It champions free trade and practically silences protests over its aggression in the South China Sea.
Duterte's ASEAN chairmanship was a win for him and China
The Summit hosting is a 'diplomatic gift' to Duterte and a win for China
The deafening silence of ASEAN on human rights violations
The non-interference principle that governs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leads to inaction on human rights violations rampant among its member-countries
How big is social media in ASEAN countries?
While the biggest social media platforms originated from the West, citizens of ASEAN countries are just as into it
How Facebook has affected ASEAN democracies
With over 300 million monthly active Facebook users in Southeast Asia, various countries in the region, including those under military or one-party rule, have already seen how Facebook has negatively impacted their democracies
Who are the richest families in ASEAN?
All together, the estimated net worth of ASEAN’s richest families is about $222.86 billion
FAST FACTS: Minimum wage in ASEAN countries
The Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia have the highest minimum wage rates in the region
