Archive: Nov 2016



STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 22, 2016 • 3 min read

Indonesia Jousting warriors

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Nov 22, 2016
Every year, men on the remote island of Sumba participate in a deadly gladiatorial joust. We journeyed to the isolated isle for a glimpse of this sacred harvest ritual, where blood must flow to fertilise the earth

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 21, 2016 • 29 min read

Myanmar The year after

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Nov 21, 2016
For decades Myanmar languished under a military junta, decried as a global pariah state. Following a historic election, the country has moved closer to democracy – but the process of real reform has only just begun

Nov 18, 2016 • 3 min read
Music

Top five: Southeast Asian DJs

Meet the top talent pumping out dance tracks around the region
By Sam Bradpiece • Nov 18, 2016

Nov 18, 2016 • 3 min read

Malaysia prepares for Bersih protests

The Bersih 5.0 rally, set to kick off in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, could lead to clashes between Malaysia’s ‘red shirts’ and ‘yellow shirts’
By Logan Connor • Nov 18, 2016

Nov 17, 2016 • 3 min read

What happens in Southeast Asia when Trump scraps the TPP?

With the surprise election of Donald Trump, the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership looks unlikely, which could have profound economic effects in Southeast Asia
By Logan Connor • Nov 17, 2016

Nov 17, 2016 • 8 min read
Education

The millionaire teachers

Soaring demand for after-school tuition has spawned the rise of ‘super tutors’ in Singapore. But what is driving the growth of the industry, and is it negatively impacting social mobility?
By Sam Bradpiece • Nov 17, 2016

Nov 16, 2016 • 8 min read
Milk

A dairy love affair

Thanks to rapid urbanisation and rising incomes, Southeast Asia is consuming dairy products at one of the fastest-growing rates in the world
By Euan Black • Nov 16, 2016

Nov 15, 2016 • 8 min read
The Priceline Group

How to get your startup bought out

Want to get your startup acquired by a larger brand? Timothy Hughes from online hotel booking titan Agoda gives a behind the scenes look at what big companies are looking for
By Claire Knox • Nov 15, 2016

Nov 11, 2016 • 4 min read

Anti-Najib alliance brings Anwar Ibrahim back into the crosshairs

The case of jailed opposition heavyweight Anwar Ibrahim has never been far from Malaysia’s consciousness, but a new pact with former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has returned him to the spotlight
By Holly Robertson • Nov 11, 2016