Southeast Asia

5 Takeaways from the World Economic Forum on Asean 2017

Southeast Asia Globe runs through some of the key takeaways from the three-day summit Left to Right: Prime Minister of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte and Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan attend the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 11 May 2017. Photo: EPA/Mak Remissa
By Euan Black and Colin Meyn • May 12, 2017

The CEO of Philippine animation studio Toon City on rising in the global industry

Miguel del Rosario built a career in marketing management for ‘brick and mortar’ businesses before becoming CEO of Toon City, one of the Philippines’ most successful animation studios, whose clients include Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. He talked to Southeast Asia Globe about managing a team of 250 artists and what it takes to succeed in the industry
By Colin Meyn • May 11, 2017

Staying ahead of the curve: the future of Cambodia’s construction industry

SPONSORED: When the Cambodian government announced in January that the value of approved projects in 2016 topped $8.5 billion, many saw it as evidence of an industry bubble. But experts say there is still plenty of room for investors to make a healthy profit, with increased competition fuelling demand for high-end construction A plane flies over a construction site in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 10 April 2017. Cambodia's economy is estimated to grow by 7.1% in 2017 and 2018, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Photo: EPA/Kith Serey
By Euan Black • May 11, 2017

Cambodia

Three more Cambodian peacekeepers dead after attack in Central African Republic

The deaths were confirmed a day after Cambodia’s first incident of a peacekeeper being murdered on a mission
By Colin Meyn • May 10, 2017

Companies embrace change from within to capitalize on tech advancements

With industry adopting new technology at a dizzying rate, the idea that humans are being rendered obsolete has taken root. But as high-tech becomes the norm, experts say a company’s workplace culture and human resources will make it stand out Jessica Li, APAC director of customer experience at Johnson & Johnson (far right) talks during a panel discussion entitled 'Why millennials are killing loyalty and demanding brand engagement' at the recent CXO Leaders Summit held at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore, 27 April 2017. Photo: Media Corp International
By Euan Black • May 04, 2017

Media director Sitha Nuon on the value of hard work in Cambodia

Moving to Phnom Penh at the age of 18, Sitha Nuon spent years working at a minimart and as a receptionist before rising through the ranks of media giant Havas Riverorchid Cambodia Sitha Nuon, Havas Riverford Orchid's media director, was voted Agency Head of the Year in last year’s prestigious Mumbrella Asia Awards. Photo: Sam Jam
By Paul Millar • May 03, 2017

Rampant nationalism in Myanmar leaves Rohingya without allies

Animosity toward the Muslim Rohingya minority runs deep in Myanmar, even infecting local NGOs that claim to oppose human rights abuses A Myanmar man shouts slogans as he takes part in a protest in front of the City Hall in Yangon, Myanmar, 04 December 2016. A group of about one hundred people led by Buddhist monks condemned Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and demanded him not to pressure the Myanmar government over the Rohingya issue. Photo: EPA/Lynn Bo Bo
By Sean Gleeson • May 02, 2017

Cambodia's minor parties hope to find strength in numbers

Ahead of the Kingdom’s local elections in June, former military commander Nhek Bun Chhay, head of the newly minted  Khmer National United Party, has called for a coalition against both major parties Former military commander and founder of the royalist Khmer National United Party Nhek Bun Chhay. The Khmer National United Party recently announced a merger with the Cambodia National Justice Party. Photo: Sam Jam
By Hemmunind Hou and Paul Millar • May 02, 2017