Archive: May 2018



STORY OF THE DAY • May 08, 2018 • 2 min read

Sponsored Japan Tobacco International: discover your potential

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 08, 2018
JTI – Japan Tobacco International - is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies (JT), a leading international tobacco company, operating in 120 countries, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

STORY OF THE DAY • May 08, 2018 • 3 min read

Win Myint Myanmar’s ambitious new president pushing for changes to military-drafted constitution

By Paul Millar • May 08, 2018
Who is he? Born on the Irrawaddy Delta just three years after his nation declared its independence from the British in 1948, Win Myint’s own foray into political life came in 1988 when the then-barrister was swept up in the nationwide prodemocracy protests against General Ne Win’s one-party rule. Joining…

May 07, 2018 • 9 min read
Ride-hailing services

Bali taxi drivers’ war on ride-sharing apps

With ride-sharing apps such as Grab and Go-Jek making inroads in the tourist hub of Bali, metered taxi drivers are resorting to violence to scare off the competition
By Justin Jacobs • May 07, 2018

May 04, 2018 • 6 min read
Malaysia election

Why the outcome might not matter

Malaysia is set to face one of its most competitive elections to date this month, essentially pitting the old guard against the old guard. The question arises, then, of what, if anything, will change in a country mired in corruption and scandals should the opposition coalition be elected
By Thomas Brent • May 04, 2018

May 04, 2018 • 2 min read
SolarHome

Lighting up rural Myanmar with affordable solar technology

Since launching its pilot programme in 2016, SolarHome has helped Myanmar find alternative energy options by providing unprecedented electricity access to underserved households. Ted Martynov, the company’s CEO, broke down SolarHome’s business and the energy situation in the country
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 04, 2018

May 03, 2018 • 3 min read
Top 5

Tours offering complete and authentic Cambodian experiences

With so many provinces and towns to discover, keeping your exploration on track can be tricky. Let the experts take care of everything by joining some of our favourite tours that stretch to every corner of the Kingdom
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 03, 2018

May 03, 2018 • 9 min read
Vietnam

Money trumps Marx

Two centuries after the birth of Karl Marx, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has embraced capitalism with open arms – but its economic success has yet to trickle down to its working class
By David Hutt • May 03, 2018

May 02, 2018 • 3 min read
Experience Smart Change

Meet the company bringing management retreat tourism to Cambodia

Experience Smart Change is one of Cambodia's first meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) companies. Co-founder Wolfgang Weiss shares the company's ethos and his thoughts on the sector's growth potential
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 02, 2018

May 02, 2018 • 3 min read
Sponsored

Insuring Cambodia's future

Manulife has become a household name in the country's young life insurance sector, offering education and financial protection so that Cambodians can focus on the future and navigate moments of loss without financial burden
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 02, 2018

May 02, 2018 • 3 min read
Sponsored

Flying high

For decades, Cambodia Airports has overseen unprecedented growth in the number of passengers passing through the airports of the Kingdom of Wonder – and provided critical services for Cambodians and tourists alike
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 02, 2018