Scott Heidler is an Asia Correspondent based out of the Bangkok bureau. He covers everything from Korea Peninsula tension to Cambodia’s politics to Nepal’s Sherpa community. When he joined Al Jazeera English in 2010 he covered the United Nations in New York. Prior to that he lived in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Jerusalem for a collective eight years. He is the co-author of the award-winning book "Women of Courage; Intimate Stories from Afghanistan".
Asia Pacific23 Jun 2019 15:22 GMT
But there is no clear voice from the collective on any of the key topics.
Asia Pacific22 Jun 2019 16:31 GMT
Many say the 10-nation ASEAN, the Association of South East Asian Nations, has seen a weakening of democracy in recent years.
Asia Pacific15 Jun 2019 14:56 GMT
Certain liberties - like freedom of speech and an independent judiciary – were supposed to stay until 2047.
Asia08 Jun 2019 10:17 GMT
During the recent coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, royal astrologists inscribed the king's official titles and a horoscope for his reign on a golden tablet.
Asia16 May 2019 12:11 GMT
Why the ambitious Indian healthcare scheme is failing some of the poor.
Asia16 May 2019 06:52 GMT
Violence has broken out during campaigning ahead of India's seventh and final round of voting this weekend.
India elections 201912 May 2019 05:34 GMT
India's ruling party fields an ultra-nationalist Hindu candidate facing terrorism charges, as the sixth phase of national elections gets underway.
Asia05 May 2019 17:00 GMT
A cleanup operation is under way after the biggest cyclone hits India in 20 years.
India03 May 2019 15:20 GMT
The strong cyclone is expected to weaken as it moves to West Bengal and Meghalaya state and then on to Bangladesh.
Asia Pacific03 May 2019 12:10 GMT
A few days ago, the king announced a surprise wedding with the deputy head of his personal security force.
Asia21 Mar 2019 10:36 GMT
How millions of young first-time voters could make a difference in Thailand's election.
Thailand09 Mar 2019 12:37 GMT
Critics say the government's subsidy programme is too little too late.
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