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Nov 07, 2012 • 7 min read

Riding high

Theme parks are multiplying in the region. Will Southeast Asia become the new happiest place on earth?
By Philippe Beco

Aug 04, 2023 • 6 min read
Feature

Overriding appeals, ICC to investigate Philippines drug-war killings

The International Criminal Court will continue its probe into thousands of extrajudicial killings in the country from 2011 to 2019. While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has disavowed the court, Filipino families are looking for justice
By Beatrice Siviero

Jan 17, 2020 • 6 min read
Women in Indonesia

Dare Devi: Riding Satan’s barrel

Each night, 20-year-old stunt-rider Devi Apriliyani rides "Satan's Barrel" as her husband and daughter look on. An already controversial act in socially conservative Indonesia, one fact complicates matters further – she is pregnant
By Agoes Rudianto

Apr 29, 2018 • 7 min read
Four pillars: construction

How China is shaping Cambodia’s skyline

Rapid economic growth continues to open up new opportunities for a booming construction industry riding high on Chinese investment
By Euan Black

May 17, 2023 • 4 min read
Analysis

Thai elections mark declining public interest in nationalism, patronage politics

This week's election results handed a surprising victory to the opposition Move Forward Party. While it remains to be seen if the conservative establishment will allow them to actually take power, the vote signals a turning point in the mindset of the Thai public
By Titipol Phakdeewanich

Apr 03, 2023 • 2 min read
Thai elections 2023

Thai PM touts experience ahead of tough election

Current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has emphasised the importance of his experience in the top echelons of political leadership as candidates gear up for the upcoming national elections in May
By AFP

Nov 09, 2015 • 7 min read

Rising above the chaos

The Philippines’ economy has been outperforming its regional neighbours in recent years and could remain a star player despite some pressing issues
By Daniel Besant

Jul 02, 2013 • 5 min read

Place your bets

The Philippines is taking the plunge into Asia’s gambling sector and betting on huge projected growth in the industry
By Girlie Linao

May 03, 2013 • 6 min read

On the deck

British filmmakers shine a light on Yangon's struggling skateboard culture
By Katie DeRosa

Jan 22, 2013 • 3 min read

The siren song

Packing light and riding high on a hog can unveil unobstructed mountain views and indulge all five senses
By Southeast Asia Globe