Archive: Jan 2020



STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 31, 2020 • 2 min read

Editorial Conflict of interest

By Julija Veljkovic • Jan 31, 2020
This week we looked at what Brexit means for British relations with Southeast Asian nations, how the future of Phnom Penh’s Cham community still remains uncertain today after being handed a one-week eviction notice two months ago, the innovative technology being used to fight poaching and environmental disasters in the region, and more.

STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 31, 2020 • 2 min read
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Khmer Impressions Les Impressions Khmères Sacred Lotus Ink Paintings

By Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra • Jan 31, 2020
A talented artist, MORRISON POLKINGHORNE, will be taking over the Gallery at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra from February to April 2020 to showcase his unique art technique by the adaptation of pointillism classical art form.

STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 31, 2020 • 11 min read

Cambodia's Cham community Out of sight, out of mind

By Rachna Thim • Jan 31, 2020
Two months after they were initially handed a one-week eviction notice, the Chroy Changvar Cham community, now consigned to the river-bank, are still searching for a permanent home

STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 30, 2020 • 11 min read

Brexit and Southeast Asia The divorce deal

By Dr Carlo Bonura • Jan 30, 2020
With Britain finally set to leave the EU on January 31st, Dr Carlo Bonura of London's School of Oriental and African Studies explains the potential implications of the world's most drawn-out break-up for Southeast Asia

Jan 29, 2020 • 11 min read
Conservation

Drone’s-eye view

In a rapidly transforming world, how can researchers and policy-makers combat increasing rates of wildfires and wildlife crime? Some conservationists are turning to technology, providing those on the front-line with a much-needed boost in the fight
By Samantha McCabe • Jan 29, 2020

Jan 28, 2020 • 11 min read
Mental health

‘Behind the times’

Top Read from 2018 print archive: Malaysia is grappling with mental healthcare. Affordable and effective treatment exists but is out of reach to many, thanks to a confounding and constricting system
By Foong Li Mei • Jan 28, 2020

Jan 27, 2020 • 4 min read
Life in the city-state

Singapore after dark

2018 print archive Top Read: British photographer and Singapore resident Tom White delves into the ultra-wealthy city-state of six million in a study of light and dark, of luxury and debt, of power players and the down and out
By Tom White • Jan 27, 2020

Jan 24, 2020 • 2 min read
Editorial

Boom or bust

It’s boom or bust for many communities in Southeast Asia today.
By Julija Veljkovic • Jan 24, 2020

Jan 23, 2020 • 4 min read
Corruption ranking

Cambodia once again ranked Southeast Asia’s most corrupt country

Transparency International’s 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index, released on 23 January 2020, has placed Cambodia at 162nd on a worldwide list, a slight decline from last year’s ranking of 161st
By Samantha McCabe • Jan 23, 2020

Jan 23, 2020 • 12 min read
Chinese investment

Restoring Sihanoukville

Foreign investors rode a hot streak in Sihanoukville until the gambling game collapsed last summer. Now, with the boomtown at risk of going bust and the city decaying around them, long-term residents, local businesses and construction workers are picking up the pieces
By Andrew Haffner • Jan 23, 2020

Jan 22, 2020 • 10 min read
Cambodia 2040

Back to the future

In the eighth and final instalment of Southeast Asia Globe's collaboration with Future Forum on the Cambodia 2040 project, we sit down with the think-tank's founder Ou Virak to hear his reflections on the series. In the decades to come, does he believe that the Kingdom will successfully address the pressing issues raised?
By Alastair McCready • Jan 22, 2020

Jan 21, 2020 • 8 min read
Thailand's deep south

Teachers up in arms

Top Read: In 2007, we provided a glimpse of how Thailand's long-running conflict between government forces and separatist insurgents in the deep south impacted local teachers. Trapped in the middle of this decades-old conflict, how did these civilians trying to do their civic duty cope?
By Rory Byrne • Jan 21, 2020