Archive: Aug 2015



STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 13, 2015 • 7 min read

The powers that be

By Nithin Coca • Aug 13, 2015
The calls for reform of the UN security council are growing louder. As the most-populous Muslim nation in the world, Indonesia is flexing its muscles in the race for a seat

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 11, 2015 • 12 min read

Everybody needs good neighbours

By David Hutt • Aug 11, 2015
Australia has been accused of bribing human traffickers, paying off the Cambodian government to take in refugees and spying on East Timorese officials. With geopolitical tensions at boiling point, Australia’s actions could have damaging repercussions for its relationship with Southeast Asia

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 10, 2015 • 5 min read

EQ: emotional intelligence, the business 'must have'

By Focus Asean editorial • Aug 10, 2015
Emotional intelligence has moved from a ‘nice to have’ to a ‘must have’ for leading businesses. Psychologist Dr Margareta Sjölund of Kandidata Asia tells us why

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 10, 2015 • 2 min read

Top five: mistakes at interview

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 10, 2015
Securing your first job can be a daunting prospect. Luckily Christine Wright, managing director for global recruitment company Hays in Asia, has some top advice for would-be candidates. Here she gives tips on common mistakes

Aug 10, 2015 • 13 min read

The foodie factor: the Ubud Food Festival

The first Ubud Food Festival brought together some of the finest chefs from Southeast Asia and beyond. It provided the perfect opportunity to ponder whether Western chefs in the region should be considered dietary dignitaries or culinary colonists
By Dene Mullen • Aug 10, 2015

Aug 09, 2015 • 9 min read
Rappler

In the face of power

Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of the Philippines-based news website Rappler, is changing Southeast Asia’s media industry for a digital age
By Miguel Miranda • Aug 09, 2015

Aug 09, 2015 • 5 min read

Intellectual property watch

The Southeast Asia IPR SME Helpdesk – a European Union co-funded project that provides free, practical business advice relating to Intellectual property in the region – gives its tips on handling intellectual property concerns in a new market
By Focus Asean editorial • Aug 09, 2015

Aug 09, 2015 • 5 min read

The next step: green technology

Focus Asean examines key green technology fields that may play a part in the region's future
By Focus Asean editorial • Aug 09, 2015

Aug 07, 2015 • 7 min read
Addiction

Islamic intervention

Doctors in Kuala Lumpur are committed to a pioneering programme that combines modern drug-replacement treatment with spiritual salvation. Welcome to the world’s first methadone mosque
By Marta Kasztelan • Aug 07, 2015

Aug 06, 2015 • 10 min read
Education

To the future we go

From Skyping astronauts to virtual reality tours, classroom technology is taking the region’s students far beyond the boundaries of the traditional school
By Jemma Galvin • Aug 06, 2015

Aug 05, 2015 • 5 min read

Jejomar Binay: Little Rambo heads for the top

The race is on for the Philippines’ presidency and current vice-president Jejomar Binay is a strong contender, although he is a somewhat polarising figure
By Daniel Besant • Aug 05, 2015