Archive: Oct 2018



STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 25, 2018 • 6 min read

Ancient cities The fall of Angkor

By Robin Spiess • Oct 25, 2018
Top stories: Researchers now believe they know why the ancient city of Angkor was abandoned – and warn that modern-day cities could fall victim to the same fate

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 24, 2018 • 8 min read

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 'My only outlet was writing'

By Lily Hess • Oct 24, 2018
Today marks the opening of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, bringing together writers, journalists, artists and other creatives. Southeast Asia Globe speaks to  Indonesian writer Eliza Vitri Handayani, an invited speaker and author of 2015’s From Now On Everything Will Be Different. She is also the founder of House of the Unsilenced, an art project that encourages sexual assault survivors to speak up through creativity.

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 24, 2018 • 3 min read

Comin Asia 'Solar systems have the potential to be highly financially attractive'

By Robin Spiess • Oct 24, 2018
Comin Khmere, the Cambodian arm of international solutions provider Comin Asia, has enjoyed booming business in the Kingdom by installing large-scale solar projects for clients across the country. Southeast Asia Globe spoke to Comin Asia’s regional operations director Michael Freeman to discuss the business end of the company’s renewable energy projects

Oct 24, 2018 • 4 min read
Wildlife conservation

Thailand ranks as one of world’s best for wildlife travel

Thailand has been named as one of the best countries for wildlife travel in the world, according to a ranking system created by a global travel consultant company
By Lily Hess • Oct 24, 2018

Oct 23, 2018 • 4 min read
Thailand

The marine biologist on a mission to save Koh Samui’s coral reefs

In a region where so much of life and livelihood relies on a healthy coastline, the efforts of marine biologists to protect, preserve and educate are especially needed. Thepsuda Loyjiw uses her position as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager at Banyan Tree resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, to introduce tourists and locals to the area’s aquatic wonders and to spread the word on how to sustain them for the next generation
By Janelle Retka • Oct 23, 2018

Oct 22, 2018 • 4 min read
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

'I needed to give myself one proper chance to pursue my childhood dream'

As the annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in Bali approaches, Southeast Asia Globe chats with upcoming Indonesian-born Singaporean writer Clarissa Goenawan, who recently published her first novel Rainbirds  
By Lily Hess • Oct 22, 2018

Oct 22, 2018 • 3 min read
Kirirom Institute of Technology

Transforming lives by helping students realise their full potential

In a short span of time, Kirirom Institute of Technology has already transformed the lives of students and helped them forge a path for their future. With the hope of developing their graduates into global leaders, the institute guarantees 100% job placement – and, with its partnerships with Japanese companies, it provides overseas opportunities for graduates, so the school’s innovative curriculum is put into practice in the real world.
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 22, 2018

Oct 19, 2018 • 3 min read
Photography

The anniversaries of two monarchs’ deaths, Zahid on trial and Boracay Island’s revival

This week, people came out to mourn the anniversary of the death of the popular late Thai King Bhumibol, while in Cambodia ceremonies commemorated the death of the late King Norodom Sihanouk. The leader of the Malaysian party UMNO stands trial for corruption offenses, and the Philippines’ Boracay Island is reopening for tourists
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 19, 2018

Oct 19, 2018 • 3 min read
Southeast Asian cuisine

what to do with your leftover coconuts

From traditional Cambodian ceremony treats to a breakfast table staple in Malaysia, we pick some of the region’s tastiest culinary uses for the husk that’s left over when you’ve sipped your coconut dry
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 19, 2018