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Domestic Workers in Southeast Asia: Migration and Standards of Living

Foreign domestic workers work close to the line of minimum wage in many Southeast Asian countries. However, the main challenges came from the lack of protection under domestic labor laws and many grey legal areas that are not covered in workers‘ contracts, if any exist in the first place.

InternationalQuang TrinhDecember 11, 2019asia, migration, wage, labor

Building Bridges: China’s Shift in Foreign Policy

The Chinese Dream is the rejuvenation of the nation to its historical state of political and economic brilliance.

All, International, Politics, Fall 2018, PrintMaxwell ChungFebruary 6, 2019china, bridge, politics, economics, trade, foreign policy, finance, silk road, expansion, empire, belt and road, international, asia, political relations, strategy, us, japan, hegemony, banks

When the Arctic Melts: Interests In the Freezing North

On top of the resources and shipping routes that countries will undoubtedly be prone to claim, the Arctic Sea itself is an interesting new border for the nations in the Arctic Circle.

All, International, News & Analysis, PoliticsMaxwell ChungJanuary 17, 2019arctic, climate change, global warming, icebergs, melting, warming, carbon, geopolitics, nasa, Russia, shipping, transportation, costs, trade, route, travel, asia, market, economy, business

It’s Quali-tea: How Boba Became a Craze

Boba. Pearl Milk Tea. Bubble Tea. But no matter what you call it, this sweet, delectable drink has, since its creation, captured the hearts and stomachs of people all across the world.

All, CultureGrace XuJanuary 11, 2019boba, bubble tea, milk tea, food, culture, drink, asia, american, history, change, evolution, adaptation

Bye-Bye Boracay (For Now)

While Boracay’s tourism-based economy has thrived by these increasing numbers, the small island lacked the necessary infrastructure to prepare.

News & Analysis, All, Culture, InternationalGrace HongApril 23, 2018vaction, enviro, environment, eco, ecotourism, tourism, tour, destination, idyllic, white-sand beaches, white-sand, sand, beach, beaches, Boracay, Philippines, island, tourists, asia, economic, growth, violations, violation, cost, natural, nation, government, decrease, practices, policies, policy, ecotourism policy, negative, solution, economic growth, prediction