Poverty

Indonesia and the Philippines have 90% of Southeast Asia's poorest

New report finds that of the 36 million people living below the poverty line in Asean, 90% of them live in either the Philippines or Indonesia
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 21, 2017

Malaysia cracks down on texting and driving problem

Malaysia's Ministry of Transport is issuing fines among other initiatives to curb the rising rate of accidents in the country
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 20, 2017

On trend

The purple foodie craze sweeping the US actually began in the Philippines

Long used to give traditional Philippine desserts their unmistakable purple hue, ube has become a social media sensation among food lovers the world over
By Paul Millar • Nov 20, 2017

European and Asian ministers push for resolution to Rohingya refugee exodus

Ministers from the European Union, Germany, Sweden and Japan have said they plan to press Aung San Suu Kyi about the humanitarian crisis when they meet in Myanmar this week
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 20, 2017

US and EU urge Cambodia to undo banning opposition party

The dissolution of the Cambodia National Rescue Party and banning of more than 100 of its politicians ahead of next year’s election has been labelled as the ‘death’ of the nation’s democracy
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 17, 2017

Journalists face a second round of charges over Myanmar drone case

Lawyers asked the Myanmar court to drop the charges for bringing a drone into the country after claiming the accused are being subjected to a double jeopardy
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 17, 2017

Indonesian heritage

Locally sourced goes to cocktails in this Balinese barman's concoctions

Night Rooster bartender Raka Ambarawan discusses his passion for crafting drinks using local ingredients and how his creations connect customers to Indonesia’s culinary heritage
By Paul Millar • Nov 17, 2017

Breaking news

Cambodia's Supreme Court dissolves main opposition party

The Supreme Court of Cambodia has ruled to dissolve the country's main opposition, all but guaranteeing the ruling party's victory in next year's national elections
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 16, 2017