Archive: Apr 2016



STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 30, 2016 • 4 min read

Artist Top five: Southeast Asian contemporary artists

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Apr 30, 2016
The roles of contemporary artists in society can perhaps be boiled down to asking questions that make us think. From giving a voice to the voiceless to critiquing lax construction standards, here are five artists who do that better than most

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 29, 2016 • 7 min read

Cambodia Healing spirits

By Erin Hale • Apr 29, 2016
In times of ill-health and hardship, many Cambodians turn to spirit mediums. Could these superstitious beliefs be a symptom of a failing healthcare system?

Apr 28, 2016 • 3 min read

Life hard for those working in the Thai fishing industry

Thailand's fishing industry has been exposed as one of the most exploitative in the world. Photographer Brent Lewin was invited to document an evening’s labour for the men who eke out a dangerous living onboard
By Brent Lewin • Apr 28, 2016

Apr 27, 2016 • 8 min read
Migrant workers

Singapore's migrant workers face abuse and resentment

In many ways, Singapore's migrant workers are the backbone of life, yet many face animosity from the local populace and are abused by their employers
By Kirsten Han • Apr 27, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 4 min read
Minorities

Failure to enforce jobs quota law shortchanges Cambodia's disabled

“Access to decent and full employment will enable persons with disabilities to remain out of poverty and to become contributing members of the family and in the society,” said Pradeep Bagival, UN joint programme coordinator of the Disability Rights Initiative Cambodia (DRIC). In August 2010, the Cambodian government issued a…
By David Hutt • Apr 26, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 6 min read

How to use your Tweet to best effect

Along with increased rates of internet access, the region is tweeting more than ever. Leading experts explain what it takes for businesses to make the best use of a tweet
By Logan Connor • Apr 26, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 6 min read
Branding

Choosing the perfect brand ambassador

Brand ambassadors and celebrity endorsements are de rigueur in today’s media-savvy world. But how do you pick the right person for the job?
By David Hutt • Apr 26, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 7 min read

Myanmar’s economy opens doors to big brands

From fast food giants to coffee chains, tobacco companies and garment makers, Myanmar’s emerging economy is opening up to the world’s biggest brands
By Holly Robertson • Apr 26, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 7 min read

Optimism surrounds Jakarta’s new MRT project

Failed infrastructure projects can be found across Indonesia, but a new MRT system offers Jakartans a glimmer of hope for their traffic woes
By Nithin Coca • Apr 26, 2016