Globalisation

Globalisation • STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 20, 2022 • 6 min read

Analysis Refugees have become hostages in Indonesia

By Hussain Shah Rezaie • Jul 20, 2022
Following long periods in detention centres, many who fled persecution have encountered repressive conditions driving some to despair and early death

Globalisation • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 16, 2020 • 11 min read

ASEM summit 2020 Shining on the global stage

By Robert Hör • Mar 16, 2020
With Cambodia set to host the high-profile Europe-Asia cooperation summit ASEM 2020 come November, Robert Hör of think tank KAS explains why he believes the meet could be crucial in setting Cambodia back on track on the global stage

Globalisation • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 07, 2019 • 8 min read

ASEAN Summits Stuck in the middle with you

By Yohanes Sulaiman • Nov 07, 2019
As the world’s two biggest economies face off over trade, Southeast Asia is caught between American indifference and Chinese assertiveness

Globalisation • STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 01, 2019 • 4 min read

Brexit fallout Heavy impact far away

By Robin Spiess, Thomas Brent • Feb 01, 2019
A report outlines the effects that the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union could have on Cambodia and other countries in Southeast Asia

Globalisation • Jan 18, 2019 • 7 min read
EU Tariffs

Cambodia and Myanmar’s rice farmers under pressure

Cambodia and Myanmar will be forced to pay hefty tariffs to export rice to the European Union – and farmers fear that it will leave both nations’ rice industries in critical condition
By Robin Spiess • Jan 18, 2019

Globalisation • Apr 10, 2017 • 10 min read
Microfinance

In whose interest?

Cambodia’s microfinance sector reels from the central bank’s decision to introduce an interest rate cap
By Euan Black • Apr 10, 2017

Globalisation • Dec 07, 2016 • 5 min read
Cambodia

Can the garment industry survive automation?

Automation will be the future of manufacturing, and it could have profound implications for Cambodia’s 700,000 garment workers
By David Hutt • Dec 07, 2016

Globalisation • May 25, 2016 • 7 min read
cultural preservation

Tourist hordes put strain on Luang Prabang’s heritage

The enthusiasm of tourists for Luang Prabang’s heady charms has brought prosperity to the Lao town, but is the visitor influx damaging its cultural treasures?
By Sebastian Strangio • May 25, 2016

Globalisation • Dec 11, 2015 • 11 min read
Luxe lifestyle

Luxury brands court Southeast Asia’s consumers

The world’s most prestigious brands are working hard to attract the region’s swelling middle class. To achieve success, they must seek to understand the Southeast Asian consumer, create compelling digital content and offer unrivalled boutique experiences
By Dene Mullen • Dec 11, 2015

Globalisation • Nov 11, 2015 • 4 min read
Bioprinting

Singapore’s big bet

Creating human skin and functioning livers are just two of bioprinting’s possibilities, and Singapore is hoping to become a global player in the business of mending mortals
By David Hutt • Nov 11, 2015

Globalisation • Aug 27, 2015 • 9 min read
Mae Sot

A break for the border

Positioned on the border of Thailand and Myanmar, Mae Sot has long attracted migrant workers who are largely responsible for that region’s economic success. Now, with improving infrastructure and social reforms, the town could be set to boost the Kingdom’s business profile even further
By Denise Hruby • Aug 27, 2015