The 11 countries of Southeast Asia include over 550 million people. Despite great linguistic and cultural diversity, the region is characterized by the relatively favorable position of women in ...

Southeast Asia provides a revealing case study in this struggle for inclusive governance. In this region, much like the neighbouring South Asia, a significant portion of women's political empowerment ...

In the 1800s, many women across South-east Asia wore the baju panjang. The baju panjang was loose-fitting with a straight silhouette, and worn over a sarong. In the early 1900s, shorter variants ...

Gender gaps in entrepreneurship are linked to lower levels of inputs in women-led enterprises ... and medium enterprises in Southeast Asia. It analyzes household and firm-level data from five ...

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight some of the region’s most prominent women – some more recognizable than others – who are making themselves heard.