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Money • STORY OF THE DAY • May 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Cambodia’s education system The keys to the Kingdom

By Paul Millar • May 28, 2019
With Cambodia surging ahead towards high middle-income status, ensuring that the next generation has the essential skills it needs to thrive in a high-skilled work environment has never been more important. Wilco Visscher, country programme manager for international education non-profit VVOB, breaks down the challenges and opportunities facing Cambodia’s schools

Money • STORY OF THE DAY • May 28, 2019 • 3 min read
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Wing Improving businesses, improving lives

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 28, 2019
Wing’s corporate services eliminate roadblocks that hamper operations, saving time and money for both businesses and their customer

Money • STORY OF THE DAY • May 24, 2019 • 3 min read
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CBC Knowing who to trust

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 24, 2019
Cambodia’s booming bank and microfinance sector has become the backbone of the Kingdom’s economic development. Credit Bureau Cambodia CEO Oeur Sothearoath talks about the tools financial institutions need to make informed decisions for their customers and investors alike

Money • May 22, 2019 • 8 min read
Belt and Road

How Cambodia can make the most of China’s millions

While Cambodia has benefitted hugely from the many projects funded by China’s Belt and Road Initiative in the Kingdom, it must ensure that it remains open to a wide range of foreign investment
By Robin Spiess • May 22, 2019

Money • Apr 03, 2019 • 4 min read
Malaysia

The region’s corrupt politicians should watch the 1MDB trial closely

Ten years to the day after being sworn in as prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak is standing trial for a slew of corruption and money laundering crimes. Asia Institute Tasmania director James Chin explains what the corruption trial means for the region’s once-untouchable political elite
By Paul Millar • Apr 03, 2019

Money • Feb 22, 2019 • 5 min read
top 5

Southeast Asia’s fintech revolution

In Southeast Asia, the financial technology sector is booming. But according to a recent report, that growth is concentrated in five main countries. Here, Southeast Asia Globe breaks down the numbers behind their success
By Robin Spiess • Feb 22, 2019

Money • Feb 19, 2019 • 4 min read
‘It’s his to lose’

Singapore’s budget binge sparks early election speculation

Singapore’s annual budget announcement, which includes extra healthcare spending for the elderly and other handouts, has fed speculation that the government is gearing up for an election this year – and one name in particular being touted as the city-state’s next prime minister
By Thomas Brent • Feb 19, 2019

Money • Feb 19, 2019 • 9 min read
China And the West

Too little, too late

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping the global monetary order – and the West is floundering in the face of it
By Minh Pham, Yves Carmona • Feb 19, 2019

Money • Feb 08, 2019 • 4 min read
Environment

Behind the growing demand for ‘unbreakable’ bamboo bikes

Known for its strength and durability, bamboo has been used to make items across Asia for centuries, from chopping boards in Japan to firecrackers in Malaysia to the scaffolding of today, so why not bicycles? Southeast Asia Globe looks into how these rigid weeds become a viable means of transportation
By Claire Baker-Munton • Feb 08, 2019

Money • Jan 28, 2019 • 10 min read
Sarah Chen

‘Investing in women-led companies is good business’

With The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, Malaysian entrepreneur and investor Sarah Chen wants to channel $1 billion towards women-led and gender-diverse projects
By Simone Salden • Jan 28, 2019