Southeast Asia – Page 2

As Bedbug Anxiety Spreads to Asia Exterminators Turn Profits

Outbreaks in France and South Korea have people across Asia on high alert for bedbugs. Exterminators in the region say business is booming.

By Mike Ives and Amy Chang Chien

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Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks

The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway.

By Mike Ives

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Why What We Thought About the Global Economy Is No Longer True

While the world’s eyes were on the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and China, the paths to prosperity and shared interests have grown murkier.

By Patricia Cohen

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Bou Samnang Lost Southeast Asian Games Race, but Won Praise

Video of the Cambodian runner Bou Samnang’s rain-soaked performance in a 5,000-meter race resonated with fans who applauded her gritty determination.

By Sun Narin and Mike Ives

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