Archive: May 2014



STORY OF THE DAY • May 29, 2014 • 8 min read

Rehab Jail The damage done

By Carlos Sardiña Galache • May 29, 2014
In Kachin State two battles are raging. While a bloody war with government troops continues, widespread drug addiction is proving just as destructive

STORY OF THE DAY • May 28, 2014 • 2 min read

Police force unchecked

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 28, 2014
Authorities in Malaysia have been facing an unprecedented level of scrutiny of late

STORY OF THE DAY • May 28, 2014 • 5 min read

Let the games begin

By Bridget Di Certo • May 28, 2014
The Asean Para Games may have inspired the region’s disabled athletes, but their enthusiasm is not matched with the necessary financial support

STORY OF THE DAY • May 26, 2014 • 7 min read

"I'm a bit nervous"

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 26, 2014
Michael Plummer, professor at Johns Hopkins University, has concerns about China’s influence on Asean’s growth prospects

May 26, 2014 • 8 min read

Up in the air

Liability questions loom as the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane continues
By Jennifer Meszaros • May 26, 2014

May 23, 2014 • 5 min read

Time for take off

The liberalisation of Southeast Asia’s aviation sector will be a major catalyst for the region’s economic growth to 2030
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 23, 2014

May 23, 2014 • 7 min read
Bride shopping

A perfect match?

When men from wealthy Asian countries struggle to find a local partner, many look to Vietnam – where vulnerable women eagerly fill the gap
By Amanda Saxton • May 23, 2014

May 22, 2014 • 4 min read

Top five Southeast Asian football club owners

The new money pouring out of the region has made European teams the preferred plaything of Southeast Asia’s billionaires
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 22, 2014

May 22, 2014 • 4 min read

Through the haze

Singapore's minister for the environment and water resources is all fired up about the health of his nation
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 22, 2014

May 22, 2014 • 2 min read

Building bridges

Two of the world’s most influential women met in Germany recently, and the cooperation between their two countries was at the forefront of talks
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 22, 2014

May 21, 2014 • 7 min read
Football

Common goals

Myanmar’s female footballers battled prejudice as they developed their game, but the sport has provided empowerment and a bittersweet taste of glory
By Yola Verbruggen • May 21, 2014