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Généalogie successorale en Asie : une approche humaine et locale
Banian Genealogy Asia, en partenariat avec Coutot-Roehrig, consolide une présence déterminante en Asie du Sud-Est, mêlant une expertise mondiale et une compréhension du terrain.

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Nov 181 min read
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New Southeast Asia Genomic Atlas Enhances Genealogy and Heir Tracing
Why the SEA3K Genomic Dataset Matters for Genealogists In June 2025, scientists introduced the SEA3K genomic dataset , a groundbreaking Southeast Asian genomic atlas published in Nature . Until now, fewer than 200 indigenous genomes from mainland Southeast Asia have been represented in international databases. This new dataset includes over 3,000 sequenced genomes from six countries, covering five language families and 30 ethnic groups. This initiative provides unprecedented

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Sep 261 min read
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Probate Genealogy Southeast Asia:
Why Local Expertise Is Essential  Challenges in Southeast Asia The complex history of Southeast Asia has left its mark on the way records are kept. Decades of conflict, colonisation, and administrative changes have resulted in archives that are fragmented, incomplete, or in some cases destroyed. Many civil status documents are handwritten, often in fragile condition, and not digitised. Others are kept in rural district offices where access is limited. Another layer of comple

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Sep 253 min read
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Banian & Coutot-Roehrig: Heir Tracing & Probate Genealogy in Southeast Asia
Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.Key Issues in Cross-Border Successions Each of these four countries has its own inheritance laws and procedures. Vietnam follows a civil law system, Cambodia and Laos have mixed frameworks, while Thailand applies unique succession rules. This diversity makes it difficult for foreign professionals to navigate without assistance. Why Choose a Regional Expert A regional expert ensures reliable identification of heirs, certified documentation

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Sep 131 min read
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