Archive: Oct 2014



STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 21, 2014 • 9 min read

Looking for growth? Forecasts for Asia 2015

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 21, 2014
As the IMF recently released a report stating that growth in the United States and the Eurozone is likely to be 3.3 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively, next year – highlighting the continuation of considerable risks – the quest continues for alternatives to get growth back on track

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 21, 2014 • 4 min read

Samsung increases investment into Vietnam’s Saigon Hi-Tech Park

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 21, 2014
Samsung has recently received an investment certificate allowing the company to move forward with the development of a new US$1.4 billion electronics factory in Ho Chi Minh City

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 21, 2014 • 6 min read

BPO in the Philippines could jumpstart economic growth

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 21, 2014
The month of August saw an all-time high for employment in the BPO sector in the Philippines, hitting over one million employees

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 20, 2014 • 3 min read

Education for the Seoul

By Advertorial • Oct 20, 2014
So you’re relocating to Seoul and enrolment at the right school is at the top of your to-do list. There are multiple options to consider, so how do you know if you are making the right choice for your children? Look beyond…

Oct 17, 2014 • 8 min read
Mental Illness

The nowhere men

In Vietnam’s impoverished central highlands, a compassionate couple provides a safe haven for the mentally ill. But given their lack of professional training, should they be seen as saints or sinners?
By Amanda Saxton • Oct 17, 2014

Oct 16, 2014 • 2 min read

Mapping the flow

Campaign group reveals extent of illegal money transfers out of developing countries
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Oct 16, 2014

Oct 16, 2014 • 8 min read

The life business

Focus Asean sits down with Prudential Corporation Asia’s chairman to discuss the bloc’s insurance challenges, such as its rapidly ageing population
By Tassilo Brinzer and Joana Maria Tacken • Oct 16, 2014

Oct 16, 2014 • 8 min read
Disability

Frankly speaking

Widespread speech and swallowing disorders often go unrecognised, leaving those affected isolated and misunderstood, but innovative new programmes are finally breaking the silence
By Joanna Mayhew • Oct 16, 2014

Oct 14, 2014 • 6 min read
Heritage

Home sweet home

From ancient shipwrecks to priceless statues, looting has denied fascinating historical insights to nations across the region. A recent legal battle involving Cambodia and prestigious auctioneers Sotheby’s may turn the situation on its head
By Denise Hruby • Oct 14, 2014

Oct 10, 2014 • 6 min read

Class action

Changes are afoot in Cambodia’s much-maligned state education sector. Can a dynamic, reform-minded minister bring the system up to speed?
By Daniel Besant • Oct 10, 2014

Oct 09, 2014 • 6 min read

Interview: Kulikar Sotho

Film director Kulikar Sotho tells Southeast Asia Globe about her new movie The Last Reel, which stars renowned Cambodian actress Dy Saveth and is set for its world premiere at this month's Tokyo International Film Festival
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Oct 09, 2014