Archive: Mar 2019



STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 28, 2019 • 9 min read

Digital Cambodia Ready for a (digital) revolution?

By by Robin Spiess • Mar 28, 2019
The government in Cambodia recently hosted a digital conference that celebrated the Kingdom’s growing tech startup sector while simultaneously discussing the mounting challenges the country faces

STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 27, 2019 • 10 min read

Indonesia A company intimidates, evicts and plants oil palm without permits

By Ian Morse / Mongabay • Mar 27, 2019
MAROANGIN, Indonesia — One day in March last year, Rahim was shocked and furious to find an excavator rolling through his rice field, turning the bright green grains into piles of mud. The 51-year-old farmer took photos of the incursion and demanded to know why his family’s livelihood was being uprooted

Mar 26, 2019 • 5 min read
Digital Cambodia

Cambodia’s First Digital Technology Conference and Exhibition

Daily crowds of over ten thousand energized digital technology professionals and enthusiasts from across Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, and North America, gathered this weekend to experience firsthand the excitement surrounding Digital Cambodia 2019, “toward Industry 4.0”, Cambodia’s first digital technology conference
By Digital Cambodia 2019 • Mar 26, 2019

Mar 26, 2019 • 5 min read
Politics

Thaksin says junta 'rigged' Thai election to retain power

Thailand's election was "rigged" to ensure the military retain their grip on power, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, a towering behind-the-scenes figure in the politically turbulent kingdom, told AFP on Monday
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 26, 2019

Mar 21, 2019 • 8 min read
Special educational needs

Invisible children

Children with difficulties or disabilities have long been overlooked or excluded from Cambodia’s education system – that could change with the opening of the country’s first school dedicated to their learning
By Claire Baker-Munton • Mar 21, 2019

Mar 20, 2019 • 5 min read
Economic development

Cambodian crafts and food festival empowers local businesses

The festival aims to show off local products while giving the vendors a chance to put their business skills to the test, supported by a nonprofit economic development agency fighting human trafficking in Cambodia and India
By Amanda Kaufmann • Mar 20, 2019

Mar 20, 2019 • 6 min read

SCIA is instilling students with the spirit of entrepreneurship

SCIA’s signature entrepreneurship programme comprising social enterprise, technopreneurship, edupreneurship and business entrepreneurship has been designed to equip all their students with 21st-century skills. For more information about SCIA’s Entrepreneurship programme, submit your questions here SCIA Primary students put the concepts they have learnt during Entrepreneurship lessons to…
By Singapore Cambodia International Academy • Mar 20, 2019

Mar 19, 2019 • 2 min read

Your questions on STEM education answered by SCIA

Southeast Asia Globe has partnered with the Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy (SCIA) to share insights about their programmes gearing up your children for the brave new world of tomorrow. Today, We share queries from our readers answered by the experts at SCIA. If you have questions about SCIA or one of their programmes, submit your questions here
By Singapore Cambodia International Academy • Mar 19, 2019

Mar 19, 2019 • 4 min read

Project Little Dream’s Fundraiser at Raintree Cambodia

22 February 2019 was a bit unusual at The Crown of Raintree, Phnom Penh. A reception organized by Project Little Dream (PLD) gathered innovative minds across architecture, information technology, and education
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 19, 2019

Mar 16, 2019 • 7 min read
Politics

Why the Philippines’ ICC exit could ‘undermine years of quiet diplomacy’

Duterte’s decision to withdraw the Philippines from the International Criminal Court has prompted outcry from certain members of the opposition and human rights groups. But what exactly is he walking away from? Southeast Asia Globe breaks down the purpose of the ICC, and what a withdrawal really means for the Philippines
By Thomas Brent • Mar 16, 2019