After a five-year hiatus, North Korea has reopened its doors to Western tourists, beginning with the Rason Special Economic Zone (SEZ). On February 17, 2025, […]
Author: Reece Ferguson
Reece is a South-East Asian based writer and journalist that focuses on the social issues that affect the region and wider world. He has previously written for Philippines Lifestyle News, as well as the London Progressive Journal.
What is the Rason Special Economic Zone?
Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Rason Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a unique enclave that has […]
North Korea to Reopen to Tourism in Rason
North Korea is set to reopen tourism in Rason, its special economic zone in the northeast of the country, according to our local partners. The […]
Why Buddhism Is a Religion
In Western culture, especially among so-called “woke” circles and Hollywood elites, there’s an odd obsession with Buddhism. For many, it’s romanticized as a peaceful, philosophical […]
The tragic and slow road to Bouganville Independence
Regularly slated as the worlds “next new country” following Bougainville\s almost unanimous vote for independence, they are officially to become so “between 2025 and 2027”, […]
Postcards from Hell – How Dangerous is Port Moresby
As a western ally Papua New Guinea is not a country we hear all that much about. In fact tiny neighbour’s the Solomon Islands have […]
Is Cambodia still run by the Khmer Rouge
With elections due in Cambodia this month, the usual criticisms are being thrown at the ruling Cambodian Peoples Party. These include allegations of authoritarianism, being […]
What Are The Contemporary China – Cambodia Relations
When it comes to China – Cambodia relations there is often a lot of flack thrown at the government of the Kingdom. Many feel China […]