Jakarta, Indonesia –  After spa therapist Murniyati survived COVID-19 on a sparse salary, she thought the worst was over. But after the Indonesian government’s announcement of a steep rise in taxes on entertainment services, she fears the salon where she works could be forced to close, leaving her unemployed. “My husband is just a taxi driver so our combined income is low. Our life, my life, depends on...

Singapore – Hamilton in the West End, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This might sound like the itinerary for a fun weekend in London but in Singapore, they are part of a rare corruption case involving a senior politician. Former cabinet minister S Iswaran is alleged to have received more than 380,000 Singapore dollars ($283,000) worth...