Archive: Nov 2015



STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 25, 2015 • 4 min read

Interpol ramps up response to crime in Southeast Asia

By Michael O’Connell • Nov 25, 2015
OPINION: The economic integration of Asean this month is expected to open up borders in the region, bringing the promise of more financial opportunities. But national governments and Interpol are also wary of increased cross-border crime

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 25, 2015 • 3 min read

Angkor Photo Festival returns to Siem Reap

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Nov 25, 2015
In December, the eleventh Angkor Photo Festival will bring together photographers from across the globe in a celebration of the still image. From refugee camps in Uganda to professional dog portraits, the festival truly caters to all tastes

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 24, 2015 • 5 min read

Top five: photography innovations

By Daniel Besant • Nov 24, 2015
Armed with a digital device and the right software, the modern world is chock full of budding photographers. But things weren’t always as easy as pointing a phone and pressing a button

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 20, 2015 • 3 min read

Culture Bring out your dead

By Agung Parameswara • Nov 20, 2015
In Indonesia, the remarkable ma’nene ritual reveals the Toraja ethnic group’s deep devotion to their deceased relatives

Nov 19, 2015 • 4 min read

Lower Sesan 2 dam putting livelihoods and environment at risk

The giant dam is one of the most controversial construction projects in Cambodia. The electricity-generation potential of the Lower Sesan 2 is massive but, for the Mekong River’s aquatic life and nearby villagers, the price of such progress could be colossal
By Giorgio Taraschi • Nov 19, 2015

Nov 16, 2015 • 9 min read

Joko Widodo's one-year report card

Joko Widodo’s rise to the Indonesian presidency was meteoric, but many would argue that he has stalled since landing the top job. One year into his term, the negatives are outweighing the positives
By Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata • Nov 16, 2015

Nov 13, 2015 • 7 min read
Plastic pollution

Can Southeast Asia stop dumping waste in our oceans?

New research shows that plastic waste in our oceans is far worse than previously thought, and Southeast Asian nations are among the worst offenders
By Logan Connor • Nov 13, 2015

Nov 11, 2015 • 4 min read
Bioprinting

Singapore’s big bet

Creating human skin and functioning livers are just two of bioprinting’s possibilities, and Singapore is hoping to become a global player in the business of mending mortals
By David Hutt • Nov 11, 2015

Nov 10, 2015 • 1 min read

One Championship ticket giveaway

Southeast Asia Globe has five pairs of premium tickets to the most anticipated mixed martial arts event of the year to give away
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Nov 10, 2015