Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/08/2016 -- While Thailand already has a shaky reputation when it comes to sex trafficking, recent accusations of far-reaching human rights violations could affect a great number of Thai citizens after the claims have spilled over into the shrimping industry. Meanwhile, the country faces future political concerns as the economy slows in the Northeast and worried citizens turn to the oppositional Red Shirts to solve their woes. This month, Borderless News Online, a news source uniquely covering politics, human rights, and economics in Southeast Asia, has published several articles focusing on these situations in Thailand, as well as provided a glimpse into Vietnam's startup culture, rounding out its coverage of the area's current economic climate.

In an article exploring recent bids to ban Thai shrimp and other seafood in both the U.S. and Europe until worker conditions improve, Zhixing Zhang, a new contributor to Borderless and formerly writing for Stratfor Global Intelligence, examines how this threat could impact the shrimping business. While Thailand is the world's largest shrimp supplier, writes Zhang, the U.S. accounts for over 40% of its exports – meaning a boycott of Thai shrimp could be catastrophic to the industry. The article details why, though bans are unlikely in the near future, human trafficking in the shrimp industry will "likely be a topic during next hearings of House's subcommittee on global human rights," according to Jeff Sagnip, communications coordinator for the Chairman of the U.S. subcommittee on human rights.

In its coverage of Southeast Asian politics, meanwhile, Borderless News Online also examines anxiety in Isaan, a Northeastern province of Thailand that comprises over 1/3 of the population and currently suffers a slowing economy, giving cause for concern that the country's ruling junta will be unable to rectify the situation.

Through an examination of the recent political climate in the country and historical trends in citizens' behavior, Borderless provides readers with an informed prediction of what may occur in the near future.

Finally, Borderless News Online moves their focus on the Southeast Asian economy to Vietnam, where it outlines, in an article discussing Vietnam's "startup scene," how government censorship and intervention could ultimately inhibit both innovation and investment in the country's new and promising online companies.

To read these articles in full or subscribe to Borderless News Online for timely updates and analyses of Southeast Asian current events, visit http://www.borderlessnewsonline.com.

About Borderless News Online
Borderless News Online was formed by international journalist Matt Rusling in response to a lack of news sources that specifically report on Southeast Asian events and issues, and is designed to provide businesses, governments, corporations and individuals with analyses of news relevant to their relationship to the Southeast Asian region. Rusling, a graduate of Northwestern School of Journalism and contributor to the New York Times, NPR, BBC Radio, USA Today and others, has reported from Japan, Thailand, Korea, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Cuba and Washington DC. He has gone undercover in Thailand to investigate human trafficking; has interviewed top Asian CEOs and Asian political and religious leaders.

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Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/03/2015 -- Followers of Southeast Asian news will already know that this month, the political situation in Myanmar has been of particular interest due to its recent elections and the influence the results could have on regional politics. With a victory by Nobel Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD Party forcing the military-backed USDP to share power, foreign investors and Burmese citizens alike are wondering if the country's long-beleaguered plans to increase foreign investment opportunities will pan out, and in what form – as well as at what cost to social and environmental conditions. Borderless News Online, ASEAN news source, has recently released interviews with Wendy Law-Yone, prominent Burmese-American author, and author and reporter at The Economist Richard Cockett to provide relevant, new perspectives on the topic.

In the interview with Law-Yone, Borderless speaks to the acclaimed author and former political prisoner about the future of her country, specifically with regards to the potential influence of radical monks on the country's future elections, as well as Myanmar's reported curbing of free speech and other restrictions of political freedom, all in a time where the country is ostensibly moving towards democracy. Law-Yone provides insight to these and other issues, including ethnic strife, the potential for Myanmar to become politically unstable, and the importance that Myanmar strive to "promote the idea of cosmopolitanism" in order to avoid the dangers of widespread nationalism.

Borderless News Online also spoke to Richard Cockett, author of "Blood, Dreams and Gold, the Changing Face of Burma," regarding Myanmar's economic future. Contending that the new political party in power has no designated minister of finance and does not have a "particularly good" economic team, Cockett expressed doubts that the country's much-discussed entry into the foreign marketplace after decades of complete isolation would go smoothly, although both parties – the NLD and the USDP – want foreign investment. Cockett also noted that a current issue known as the "Specially-Designated Nationals" (SDN) list, which bans American companies from becoming economically involved with select organizations accused of corruption and human rights infringements, could cause issues and "stymie investment" unless remedied.

To stay informed about Southeast Asian politics, human rights, economics and technology through exclusive, insightful interviews and thorough analyses visit http://www.borderlessnewsonline.com.

About Borderless News Online
Borderless News Online was formed by international journalist Matt Rusling in response to a lack of news sources that specifically report on Southeast Asian events and issues, and is designed to provide businesses, governments, corporations and individuals with analyses of news relevant to their relationship to the Southeast Asian region. Rusling, a graduate of Northwestern School of Journalism and contributor to the New York Times, NPR, BBC Radio, USA Today and others, has reported from Japan, Thailand, Korea, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Cuba and Washington DC. He has gone undercover in Thailand to investigate human trafficking; has interviewed top Asian CEOs and Asian political and religious leaders.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/18/2015 -- International governmental entities and businesses with operations in Southeast Asia need a means by which they can access timely, accurate news that delves deeper than simply stories that impact the west. Borderless News Online, an ASEAN-oriented, U.S.-based news source, works to report uniquely on the intricate politics of this geographic region, bringing readers news, analyses and interviews with key figures from the area to provide an insider's perspective.

This month, Borderless News Online's monthly newsletter takes readers deep into the heart of rural Thailand, exploring the potential for future unrest, while also providing an analysis on the recent human trafficking crackdown in Thailand, which experts doubt will end the problem. The website also features an article addressing a recent visit by Indonesian President Joko Widodo to the U.S., regarding the potential for the populous Southeast Asian country to reboot its stagnating economy.

In its article on Thailand, Borderless examines unrest in the politically-charged and economically troubled region of Isan. In an interview with Robert Dayley, the author of "Southeast Asia in the New International Era" states his belief that the situation will escalate "if things don't change for the better." A largely rural area with a population of 21 million, living standards have suffered after cuts to food and agricultural subsidies, deepening the already profound divide between rural and urban populations and increasing tensions in an area with a recent history of violent protest. The Borderless News Online article addresses both potential outcomes of this unrest, as well as roots of the issue.

Returning to Thailand as well as to human trafficking, a subject previously explored in-depth by the news source, Borderless reports this month on recent attempts to suppress human trafficking, a practice for which the region has unfortunately become notorious. In the article, author Matt Rusling predicts what – if any – effect that the arrest of many alleged perpetrators will have on the ultimate fight against modern slavery.

Borderless News Online also explores the issue of Indonesia's stagnating economy after the visit of President Joko Widodo to the U.S. The dignitary visited with the goal of recovering the country's former economic growth, discussing a lift on restrictions to international investment by cutting "red tape" and providing for progressive change. Interviews with experts, such as Murray Hiebert of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, explore the strategies that should be researched to increase the country's economic success, as well as the likelihood that they will be permitted.

To keep up with Southeast Asian politics, technology, human rights and economics, and to read thorough analyses of current situations in the ASEAN nations, visit http://www.borderlessnewsonline.com.

About Borderless News Online
Borderless News Online was formed by international journalist Matt Rusling in response to a lack of news sources that specifically report on Southeast Asian events and issues, and is designed to provide businesses, governments, corporations and individuals with analyses of news relevant to their relationship to the Southeast Asian region. Rusling, a graduate of Northwestern School of Journalism and contributor to the New York Times, NPR, BBC Radio, USA Today and others, has reported from Japan, Thailand, Korea, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Cuba and Washington DC. He has gone undercover in Thailand to investigate human trafficking; has interviewed top Asian CEOs and Asian political and religious leaders.

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Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/05/2015 -- Businesses, governmental entities and individuals for whom Southeast Asian news is of particular relevance and interest are hard-pressed to find a reliable online source that focuses uniquely on the region. Borderless News Online was founded to respond to this need through timely, unique articles on issues affecting the area, visible both on their website and through a free newsletter subscription service. This month's Borderless News Online newsletter focuses primarily on Myanmar and Vietnam, bringing readers articles featuring expert analyses and interviews on situations in both countries.

In Myanmar, Borderless News Online's founder, Matt Rusling, speaks with prominent Burmese monk, Shwe Nya War Sayardaw, regarding the religious divisions that he believes have been stirred up by the county's government in order to maintain a firm grasp on power. The religious leader was one of few civic leaders to meet with Hillary Clinton when the Secretary of State visited the country in 2011. Part II of this interview, delving deeper into the subject, is also now available.

In a separate article, the newsletter also analyzes Myanmar's allegedly anti-Muslim Race and Religion Protection laws, which critics argue are an abrupt and puzzling turn from the country's prior attempts to present a positive face internationally, in order to attract foreign investment.

Borderless News Online next turns its attention to Vietnam's tech sector in an article exploring the country's regulation-heavy governmental attitude towards the tech startup scene. Through an interview with venture capital expert, Jenny Q. Ta, Borderless examines the implication of Vietnam's constantly shifting "jungle laws," which make business regulations difficult to predict and adhere to. This tendency on the part of the Vietnamese government, along with a tradition of restricting free speech, could potentially impede the tech industry by hampering the ability of Vietnamese online startups to develop domestically and compete globally.

For more current and breaking news on Southeast Asian politics, economics, technology and human rights, visit http://www.borderlessnewsonline.com

About Borderless News Online
Borderless News Online was formed by international journalist Matt Rusling in response to a lack of news sources that specifically report on Southeast Asian events and issues, and is designed to provide businesses, governments, corporations and individuals with analyses of news relevant to their relationship to the Southeast Asian region. Rusling, a graduate of Northwestern School of Journalism and contributor to the New York Times, NPR, BBC Radio, USA Today and others, has reported from Japan, Thailand, Korea, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Cuba and Washington DC. He has gone undercover in Thailand to investigate human trafficking; has interviewed top Asian CEOs and Asian political and religious leaders.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2015 -- Those looking for timely, comprehensive information on Southeast Asian news will quickly find that the standard choices in news outlets – CNN, Fox, even the BBC and Al Jazeera – are unlikely to deeply analyze relevant news from this increasingly important region. Borderless News Online fills this gap by covering the things that impact Southeast Asia's economy on their website and through a free online subscription service. The up-and-coming news source has just released one of its August newsletters, which spotlights the recent Bangkok bombings, the Myanmar government shakeup, and the potential for $1 trillion in trade between China and ASEAN; also newly available on the Borderless website is an interview with Shinta Dhanuwardoyo, pioneer of Indonesia's tech industry and founder and CEO of one of the country's first internet companies.

In the newsletter, Matt Rusling, founder of Borderless News Online, interviews a top expert on the bizarre choice of targets in the recent Erawan shrine bombings in Bangkok, Thailand, and provides deep analysis about what the shrine's targeting could say about the bomber. The newsletter also includes an analysis of the power of Myanmar's military and the country's political future, by contributor and Burmese native Hla Hpone "Jack" Myint, as well as an in-depth explanation of why China-ASEAN trade will soon hit the $1 trillion mark, due in part to reconstruction of the area's ancient Silk Road, which would connect the regions in a way not seen in hundreds of years.

Borderless News Online also recently interviewed Bubu CEO and Indonesian Internet pioneer Shinta Dhanuwardoyo, who made predictions regarding Indonesia's burgeoning future as an online economy. With a government plan already in place for broadband and other IT infrastructure, as well as hefty foreign and domestic investments, "definitely Indonesia can become a world-class Internet economy," stated Dhanuwardoyo, adding that, should the right policies fall into place, her theory could become reality in a mere 3-5 years. Indonesia plans to increase the number of Indonesian internet users to 150 million by the end of 2015, up from roughly 83.6 million as of the last census. The full interview can be found online.

For more in-depth analyses and timely updates on Southeast Asian news, and to subscribe to the Borderless News Online newsletter, visit http://www.borderlessnewsonline.com

About Borderless News Online
Borderless News Online was formed by international journalist Matt Rusling in response to a lack of news sources that specifically report on Southeast Asian events and issues, and is designed to provide businesses, governments, corporations and individuals with analyses of news relevant to their relationship to the Southeast Asian region. Rusling, a graduate of Northwestern School of Journalism and contributor to the New York Times, NPR, BBC Radio, USA Today and others, has reported from Japan, Thailand, Korea, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Cuba and Washington DC. He has gone undercover in Thailand to investigate human trafficking; has interviewed top Asian CEOs and Asian political and religious leaders.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm