Why is Asia divided on a green light for medical marijuana?
[17.12.2020]
The issue of cannabis legalisation around the world was once again thrust into the spotlight following a vote by the United Nations’ Commission on Na ...
Asia emerging as new frontier for Canadian cannabis players
[30.05.2019]
As cannabis companies eye expansion in European and South American markets, Asia is poised to be a new frontier for some major Canadian pot players. ...
Time for a truce in Asia’s war on drugs
[03.11.2018]
Global attitudes on narcotic drugs are changing, but the shift has come too late for those caught up in Asia’s past decade of misguided and often let ...
The War on Drugs in Southeast Asia
[29.01.2018]
While the world’s attention has been focused on the carnage of the Philippine Drug War, which has resulted in an estimated 13,000 deaths from anti-na ...
Asia’s violent anti-drug crackdowns are hurting people, not the drug trade
[09.11.2017]
With regional and international heads of state gathering in Manila for the 31st Asean Summit, it seems appropriate to examine whether there are more ...
Asia is still just saying no to drugs
[14.01.2017]
Harsh penalties for drug offences are common across Asia. The sorts of alternatives now favoured in the West, such as diverting addicts to effective ...
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