Archive: Jan 2016



STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 19, 2016 • 4 min read

Jewel in the east: E&O Residences

By Dene Mullen • Jan 19, 2016
The storied Eastern & Oriental hotel has spawned a stylish outpost in the centre of Kuala Lumpur: E&O Residences

STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 18, 2016 • 4 min read

Ducati sees opportunities in region

By Holly Robertson • Jan 18, 2016
With millions traversing Southeast Asia on two wheels, Ducati’s Marco Biondi says that premium motorbike manufacturers are eyeing the region with interest

STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 16, 2016 • 10 min read

Aliens The believers: Southeast Asia’s UFO enthusiasts

By David Hutt • Jan 16, 2016
UFOs were first reported in the region in 1810. Nowadays, aliens are calling on the telephone, cloning using only their fingers and preparing to lend a hand in the aftermath of World War Three. Welcome to the hospitable world of Southeast Asia’s UFO enthusiasts

Jan 13, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

The politics of imagination: Patrick Samnang Mey

Comic book creator Patrick Samnang Mey discusses the difficulties he faced in having his work published and why there is so little political art in Cambodia
By David Hutt • Jan 13, 2016

Jan 11, 2016 • 7 min read
Safe Flight

Eyes on the skies: Indonesia and aviation safety

Following a succession of deadly crashes, and with the country set to emerge as one of the world’s largest air travel markets by 2020, the pressure is on for Indonesia to focus on aviation safety
By Jennifer Meszaros • Jan 11, 2016

Jan 08, 2016 • 3 min read

The "ultimate weapon": lèse-majesté

Does the continued use of lèse-majesté laws by Thailand's government to stifle critics reveal its fundamental weakness?
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Jan 08, 2016

Jan 07, 2016 • 7 min read
Coffee beans

Vietnam’s arabica push

Vietnam has long focused on grinding out cheap robusta coffee. But with more farmers cultivating high-grade arabica, the country could become a key source of the more boutique bean
By Calvin Godfrey • Jan 07, 2016

Jan 05, 2016 • 11 min read

Climate change, the Paris talks and the region

Climate change is one of the region’s greatest challenges, with flooding, drought and rising sea levels caused by global warming set to impact millions of lives. Reporting from the Paris climate talks, Southeast Asia Globe asked key regional players about the issue
By Nithin Coca • Jan 05, 2016

Jan 05, 2016 • 11 min read
Paris climate talks

A region in crisis

Climate change is one of the region’s greatest challenges, with flooding, drought and rising sea levels caused by global warming set to impact millions of lives. Reporting from the Paris climate talks, Southeast Asia Globe asked key regional players about the issue
By Nithin Coca • Jan 05, 2016

Jan 04, 2016 • 4 min read

Candid contender: Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte is a popular yet controversial mayor who rules Davao City with an iron fist. Since putting himself forward as a candidate for the Philippine presidency his brusque style has shaken up the race
By Daniel Besant • Jan 04, 2016