Archive: Aug 2015



STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 31, 2015 • 5 min read

Great leap forward: Energy 4.0

By David Hutt • Aug 31, 2015
With energy usage a key concern for many businesses, Focus Asean talks to economist Yanfei Li about Southeast Asia’s potential to leapfrog into a new era called ‘Energy 4.0’

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 28, 2015 • 3 min read

Sumbawa Horse Racing Taking the fall

By Putu Sayoga • Aug 28, 2015
The child jockeys of Sumbawa island risk injury, even death, for cash and glory in traditional horse races

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 27, 2015 • 9 min read

Mae Sot A break for the border

By Denise Hruby • Aug 27, 2015
Positioned on the border of Thailand and Myanmar, Mae Sot has long attracted migrant workers who are largely responsible for that region’s economic success. Now, with improving infrastructure and social reforms, the town could be set to boost the Kingdom’s business profile even further

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 27, 2015 • 2 min read

Building on consumer trust to deliver quality education

By Advertising feature • Aug 27, 2015
Advertorial Sunway International School (SIS) continues to consolidate its reputation for outstanding education, fuelled by the driving forces of a world-class curriculum and fully certified professional educators from Canada. Now with an internationally recognised trusted brand award, SIS embodies its motto of “Nurturing Minds, Building Character”. Sunway…

Aug 26, 2015 • 2 min read

College of Higher Education

The International Foundation programme now offered at the College of Higher Education The College of Higher Education is now in partnership with EdHat International, a UK organisation providing quality academic qualifications for international students outside the UK. CHe will be starting the edHat International Foundation Programme (IFP)…
By Advertising feature • Aug 26, 2015

Aug 26, 2015 • 4 min read

Jungle junction: Kayon Resort

Perched upon infertile stone hills amid untouched Ubud rainforest, Kayon Resort has Balinese culture, craftsmanship and natural beauty at its core
By Dene Mullen • Aug 26, 2015

Aug 25, 2015 • 6 min read

Rise of the machines: eco-cars

Eco-cars are hitting the region’s roads as governments roll out investor-friendly policies to grow the market
By Jennifer Meszaros • Aug 25, 2015

Aug 20, 2015 • 4 min read

Top five: Inspiring educators

“We don’t need no education,” goes the lyric to one of Pink Floyd’s most popular songs. This selection of historic pedagogues would certainly disagree
By Daniel Besant • Aug 20, 2015

Aug 19, 2015 • 2 min read

Poised for growth and success

Advertorial The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP)’s reputation is synonymous with educational excellence. Established in 1989 as Cambodia’s first international school, ISPP has since expanded to serve more than 800 students from age three to grade 12. This world-class school was founded as,…
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 19, 2015

Aug 19, 2015 • 3 min read

Become part of a global family

Advertorial Located on a leafy, eight-hectare campus in the heart of Phnom Penh, Northbridge International School Cambodia offers students an outstanding international education. Students benefit from a personalised approach to learning, while pupils and staff enjoy unique global opportunities through our family of…
By Advertising feature • Aug 19, 2015

Aug 19, 2015 • 4 min read

Knowledge is power

As the global CEO of Nord Anglia Education, Andrew Fitzmaurice is in control of a multibillion-dollar company. But high-stakes acquisitions and premium tuition fees aside, he says his long-term strategy is all about family
By Jemma Galvin • Aug 19, 2015

Aug 14, 2015 • 7 min read
Timor-Leste

Blood and feathers

In Timor-Leste, young men used to prove their worth by decapitating members of rival tribes. Now they do battle via the country’s cockfighting pits. Southeast Asia Globe delves into a world of masculinity, spiralling debt and martial arts gangs
By David Hutt • Aug 14, 2015