Archive: May 2016



STORY OF THE DAY • May 31, 2016 • 3 min read

Slavery persists in region, says new report

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 31, 2016
Annual index claims 2.5m people are in slavery in Southeast Asia, with Cambodia and Myanmar ranking among the worst in the world

STORY OF THE DAY • May 31, 2016 • 4 min read

Interview What can big data offer business?

By David Hutt • May 31, 2016
We asked Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, a leading expert on big data, about the opportunities, benefits and challenges it can offer businesses

STORY OF THE DAY • May 27, 2016 • 6 min read

Discovering Perak, Malaysia’s overlooked tourism gem

By Marco Ferrarese • May 27, 2016
A journey into Malaysia’s northwestern state of Perak unveils an unexplored region that offers glimpses of early man and unique colonial architecture

May 26, 2016 • 8 min read
Tech

Too much information? The rise of big data

The digital revolution has led to the propagation of big data, leading some to question the ability of business to cope with this tsunami of information?
By David Hutt • May 26, 2016

May 25, 2016 • 4 min read
Cambodia

Drought and inaction hit rice industry hard

The effects of Cambodia’s recent drought will serve to exacerbate existing structural weaknesses in the rice sector, say experts
By Logan Connor and Paul Millar • May 25, 2016

May 25, 2016 • 8 min read

Obama's Vietnam visit highlights 'mutual respect'

As US President Barack Obama winds up his visit to Vietnam, we examine how the reluctant bedfellows are now partnering on trade and uniting in the face of Chinese aggression
By Logan Connor • May 25, 2016

May 25, 2016 • 7 min read
cultural preservation

Tourist hordes put strain on Luang Prabang’s heritage

The enthusiasm of tourists for Luang Prabang’s heady charms has brought prosperity to the Lao town, but is the visitor influx damaging its cultural treasures?
By Sebastian Strangio • May 25, 2016

May 24, 2016 • 5 min read

On leadership: Sean Preston of Visa

Focus Asean interviewed Sean Preston, country manager of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos at Visa, to discover his inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in his footsteps
By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016

May 24, 2016 • 4 min read

On leadership: Shannon Kalayanamitr of Orami

Focus Asean interviewed Shannon Kalayanamitr, group chief marketing offIcer at Orami to discover her inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in her footsteps
By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016

May 24, 2016 • 2 min read

On leadership: Aulia Halimatussadiah of Zetta Media Network

Focus Asean interviewed Aulia Halimatussadiah, co-founder and chief content officer of Zetta Media Network to discover her inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in her footsteps
By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016

May 24, 2016 • 3 min read

On leadership: Thomas Hundt of Smart Axiata

Focus Asean interviewed Thomas Hundt, CEO of Smart Axiata to discover his inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in his footsteps
By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016