Southeast Asia, By the Week

Editorial • STORY OF THE DAY • May 06, 2023 • 4 min read

Editorial Press freedom & activist shooting

By Andrew Haffner • May 06, 2023
A Lao democracy activist survived shooting while the country keeps struggling with mental health support. In Cambodia, World Press Freedom Day event failed to address the country’s alarming decline in free press, plus interview with an amphibian conservation expert

Editorial • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 29, 2023 • 3 min read

Editorial Singapore’s first execution in 2023

By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 29, 2023
Singapore carried out its first execution of 2023. Meanwhile the Globe released its third podcast episode as the macaque breeders in Cambodia face corruption allegations. Laos is clearing its air with rainfall after three months of hazardous haze

Editorial • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 22, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Happy New Year

By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 22, 2023
Laos celebrates the new year in full swing while Thailand fears empty promises ahead of the elections amidst the festivities. Meanwhile, Cambodia's largest monkey farm is facing wildlife trafficking allegations, and children in the Philippines are falling behind in education.

Editorial • Apr 15, 2023 • 2 min read
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Looking towards Southeast Asia’s future- public education, identity, and cannabis

In Cambodia, the public school system looks to make up for Covid learning losses, and communities who have lived on the river for generations make the difficult choice to return to the land. Meanwhile, Thailand’s difficulties with cannabis laws demonstrate that countries should look elsewhere when drafting their own regulations
By Molly Dunlap • Apr 15, 2023

Editorial • Apr 08, 2023 • 2 min read
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The Anakut Podcast is back

New Globe's podcast goes live while Malaysia votes to repeal mandatory death penalty. Meanwhile, Myanmar garment workers call for better labour conditions, and Vietnam's car industry expands globally.
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 08, 2023

Editorial • Apr 01, 2023 • 2 min read
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Between history and modernity

Documents on the Khmer genocide trial might serve as a teaching tool or threaten the safety of survivors. Meanwhile, female lawyers are finally allowed to wear trousers in Thai court.
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 01, 2023

Editorial • Mar 25, 2023 • 2 min read
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Reforestation plans and labour rights

Cambodia's reforestation attempts might fail, and delivery app drivers across the region call for higher wages. Meanwhile, Singapore's education system implements new reforms
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 25, 2023

Editorial • Mar 18, 2023 • 2 min read
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Elections and sex workers’ protection goals

Citizens are calling for their rights as national elections approach in Thailand and Indonesia. Cambodia unpacks ancient artefacts as they return after decades abroad. An investigation revealed the involvement of U.K. forces in the Papua-Indonesia conflict.
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 18, 2023

Editorial • Mar 11, 2023 • 1 min read
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Women’s resilience across Southeast Asia

As the world commemorates Women’s Day, the EU says human rights in the Philippines have improved. Plus, climate change forces Cambodian farmers to migrate
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 11, 2023

Editorial • Mar 04, 2023 • 2 min read
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Struggles across generations

As young generations get more involved in politics in Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia, elders in Cambodia need more support. Meanwhile, ASEAN and EU strengthen ties on green economy
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 04, 2023

Editorial • Feb 25, 2023 • 3 min read
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Indonesia fears new criminal code

E.U. and ASEAN talk digital trade, Tamils in Myanmar, and Indonesia grapples with new criminal code E.U. and ASEAN talk digital trade, Tamils in Myanmar, and Indonesia grapples with new criminal code
By Beatrice Siviero • Feb 25, 2023