- In what the Bangkok Post dubbed 'the three-finger fallout', Thailand detained activists for displaying the Hunger Games-inspired anti-government three-finger salute. Army officials noted that the activists were held for 'attitude adjustment' before being released.
- The Washington Post explains why China and Thailand are scared of the Hunger Games films.
- Meanwhile, Thailand's appointed cabinet approved a bill to curb public gatherings.
- In the capital of the world's most populous Muslim country, the new governor is an ethnic Chinese Christian.
- 'The peace process is dead' said one rebel fighter in Myanmar, reflecting anger at a government attack on a Kachin Independence Army base that killed 23 people.
- Over at ISEAS, Kai Ostwald looks at Ebola, SARS and the economies of Southeast Asia.
- The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Myanmar this week noting 'serious concerns' on the Rohingya.
- Indonesia cracked down on illegal fishing and detained 200 Malaysian fishermen.
- Following a conference on the South China Sea in Da Nang, Vietnam news agencies examined the possibility of China setting up an ADIZ in the South China Sea.
- Nguyen Manh Hung looks at the seemingly improved state of Vietnam-China relations, noting that what you see is not what you get. Ha Hoang Hop says the China oil rig incident was a red line for many.
- Thailand's military junta marked six months since seizing power this week. Bangkok Post looked at the reform scorecard
- Despite small crowds, the region's football diplomacy kicked off this week with some decent football in the biennial AFF Suzuki Cup, co-hosted by Vietnam and Singapore.
Southeast Asia links: Jakarta's new governor, Vietnam-China, Hunger Games and more
Published 25 Nov 2014
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