Archive: Nov 2015



STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 09, 2015 • 5 min read

My Business travel: Pauline Cheung

By Focus Asean editorial • Nov 09, 2015
Pauline Cheung has worked in hospitality for 20 years. As a frequent flyer and group sales and marketing director for Plaza Premium Group, which runs independent airport lounges and airport services worldwide, she imparts her advice on ensuring a smooth journey

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 09, 2015 • 7 min read

Rising above the chaos

By Daniel Besant • Nov 09, 2015
The Philippines’ economy has been outperforming its regional neighbours in recent years and could remain a star player despite some pressing issues

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 06, 2015 • 11 min read

Cambodia The forgotten men

By David Hutt • Nov 06, 2015
Huge numbers of males are raped in Cambodia. So why do these horrific crimes remain largely ignored by rights organisations and the media?

Nov 05, 2015 • 4 min read

Star man

Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party was recently voted back in with a strong mandate. Tharman Shanmugaratnam is one of the party’s leading lights, with many tipping him to be the next prime minister
By Daniel Besant • Nov 05, 2015

Nov 04, 2015 • 5 min read

Chapter and verse: an interview with Paul Kelly

A bona fide star musician in his native Australia, with a career spanning more than four decades, Paul Kelly has recently found success in the world of literature. He spoke to Southeast Asia Globe ahead of an appearance at this month’s Kampot Writers and Readers Festival in Cambodia
By Daniel Besant • Nov 04, 2015

Nov 03, 2015 • 3 min read

Photo contest to address violence against women

Cambodia's Women’s Resource Centre is calling on the Kingdom's photographers to help them address the complex issue of eliminating violence against women by taking part in its nationwide photography campaign
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Nov 03, 2015

Nov 03, 2015 • 5 min read
One Championship

Beyond the cage

One Championship is famed for its high-octane mixed martial arts events that combine elbow-striking action with red-carpet glamour. Southeast Asia Globe was granted unprecedented access to their most recent fight night to witness what goes on behind the scenes at one of Asia’s most dazzling sporting spectacles
By Dene Mullen • Nov 03, 2015

Nov 02, 2015 • 8 min read
Aung San Suu kyi

It’s my party: Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD

The National League for Democracy is staking everything on the popularity of its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar’s national election. But is the party ready for whatever comes next?
By Sebastian Strangio • Nov 02, 2015