Tax

Could improved tax collection strengthen democracy in Cambodia?

With Cambodia starting to collect more tax, some argue it could increase political accountability in the Kingdom
By David Hutt • Feb 09, 2016

How Malaysian women are making waves in Islamic finance

Islamic finance is a growing sector that allows Muslims to invest in accordance with religious teachings, and has traditionally been dominated by men. But Malaysian women are shattering the industry’s glass ceiling, making global heavyweights take note
By Holly Robertson • Feb 09, 2016

Cambodia’s logging committee: clampdown or shakedown?

Opinion: Cambodian press and some environmental groups have largely viewed the government’s creation of a committee to curb illegal logging as a sign of real progress. But upon closer inspection, the crackdown may be more of a shakedown
By Kerstin Canby • Feb 08, 2016

Art

Cartoonist Zunar in Malaysian government’s crosshairs

Malaysian cartoonist Zunar faces decades in jail for criticising the government. But his struggle against oppression has inspired a new generation of artists
By Ana Salvá • Feb 05, 2016

Child rights

Holy sin: child abuse in Cambodia’s Buddhist pagodas

Recent cases of monks committing child abuse have focused attention on the response from authorities and the Buddhist hierarchy
By David Hutt • Feb 05, 2016

A tribute to Benedict Anderson, a renowned scholar of Southeast Asia

Studied: Benedict Anderson was a distinguished scholar of Southeast Asia. Photo: Omar Montenegro
By Carlos Sardiña Galache • Feb 05, 2016

Four Southeast Asian nations sign up to Trans-Pacific Partnership deal

Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei join with eight Pacific Rim nations to form massive trade pact
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Feb 04, 2016

Back to the old school: Somkid Jatusripitak

The man charged with revitalising Thailand’s ailing economic prospects has seen service on both sides of the country’s political divide, but now Somkid Jatusripitak faces what could be the biggest challenge of his career
By Daniel Besant • Feb 03, 2016