Editorial

Cambodia contends with diplomatic sanctions, deportations and prisoner releases

Political prisoners were released prior to the Asia-Europe Meeting summit in Phnom Penh, among other events foreshadowing next year’s elections
By Jack Brook • Nov 27, 2021

Art

Wildlife artist paints a book of love letters to Malaysia’s birds

In a nation sheltering numerous bird species, Choo Beng Teong's first book offers an aesthetic call for education and conservation
By Ashley Yeong • Nov 26, 2021

Cybersecurity

Thai rapper hits out after Apple state hacking warning

Thai rapper Dechatorn vowed not to be silenced after he and five other government critics received messages from Apple warning that state-sponsored hackers could be targeting their phone
By Agence France-Presse • Nov 25, 2021

Analysis

Asia-Europe summit offers opportunities for ‘shared growth’

The diplomatic conference in Cambodia will test the enthusiasm on two continents for a multilateral approach to global issues
By Christian Echle • Nov 25, 2021

Teaser from Samanea: Resilience Against COVID in Yangon and Beyond

In spite of COVID surges and political turbulence, Samanea has never been stalled on its pace to attract businesses, if not any faster
By Samanea • Nov 25, 2021

Food

Magazine serves Southeast Asian food on fresh ‘Plates’

Editor Dee May Tan’s periodical breaks from the food culture status quo with alternative narratives featuring social justice, cultural heritage and the environment
By Huei Ting Cheong • Nov 24, 2021

United Nations

UN condemns Thailand for deporting third Cambodian refugee

The United Nations refugee agency has condemned Thailand for deporting a third Cambodian refugee in two weeks
By Agence France-Presse • Nov 23, 2021

History

The Haiphong Massacre of 1946 is a severe illustration of empire

When the French army attacked the Vietnamese city, thousands of victims and refugees became human monuments to the brutal history of colonialism in Southeast Asia
By Stein Tønnesson • Nov 23, 2021