Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 03, 2017 • 3 min read

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

By Paul Millar • May 03, 2017
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

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 02, 2017 • 5 min read

Rampant nationalism in Myanmar leaves Rohingya without allies

By Sean Gleeson • May 02, 2017
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

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 02, 2017 • 2 min read

Cambodia's minor parties hope to find strength in numbers

By Hemmunind Hou and Paul Millar • May 02, 2017
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

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 28, 2017 • 3 min read

Where to brunch in Southeast Asia

By Paul Millar • Apr 28, 2017
From modern takes on Malaysia’s coffee spots to the latest in East-West fusion, we bring you our favourite brunch spots to kick-start your weekend

Southeast Asia • Apr 27, 2017 • 3 min read
Interview

'We do not back down'

Together1heart president AnnaLynne McCord on the breakdown and rebranding of the Somaly Mam Foundation
By Holly Robertson • Apr 27, 2017

Southeast Asia • Apr 24, 2017 • 7 min read
Whatever happened to

Somaly Mam?

In 2014, Newsweek published a devastating cover story alleging that the high-profile Cambodian anti-trafficking activist had created a web of lies to fund her valiant mission. Southeast Asia Globe investigates the story’s repercussions three years on
By Holly Robertson • Apr 24, 2017

Southeast Asia • Apr 21, 2017 • 2 min read

Harley Davidson latest brand looking to tap into Cambodian market

Following luxury Western automobile brands such as Rolls-Royce and BMW, the world renowned motorcycle manufacturer will open its first dealership in Cambodia in a few months time A file photo dated 28 August 2003 showing Harley-Davidsons parked near the Milwaukee Museum of Art on the shores of Lake Michigan. Photo: EPA/Shawn Thew
By Euan Black • Apr 21, 2017

Southeast Asia • Apr 21, 2017 • 3 min read

Jet Set: Hotel Muse

Classic style and sumptuous drinking and dining options help this spot in the Lumpini area stake a claim as one of Bangkok’s coolest hotels
By Dene Mullen • Apr 21, 2017

Southeast Asia • Apr 20, 2017 • 3 min read

Ahok spared prison time after conceding Jakarta election

Outgoing Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, popularly known as Ahok, will deliver his closing argument to the court next week, in a drawn out case that loomed over the election campaign Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama (C), the current governor of Jakarta, arrives at a polling station during the second round of regional elections in Jakarta, Indonesia, 19 April 2017. Unofficial polls show that Ahok lost the election by a considerable margin. Photo: EPA/Bagus Indahono
By Colin Meyn • Apr 20, 2017

Southeast Asia • Apr 20, 2017 • 9 min read
Art market

Should private collectors be allowed to dominate Southeast Asia’s art scene?

As art in the region becomes more and more valuable, private collectors are beginning to take over the region's art scene. While they are providing valuable financial support to a struggling industry, many worry that art is falling prey to the desires of the rich and powerful
By Paul Millar • Apr 20, 2017

Southeast Asia • Apr 20, 2017 • 11 min read

Aung San Suu Kyi's climate change crisis

In 2008, Myanmar suffered its worst natural disaster on record when Cyclone Nargis swept through and the military regime hampered relief efforts. Now, the new government is struggling to find the resources needed to help protect its people from the ravages of global warming  A monk inspects the ruins of his monastery destroyed by Cyclone Nargis in Kaunt Chaung, Myanmar. Photo: DPA
By Fatima Arkin • Apr 20, 2017

Southeast Asia • Apr 19, 2017 • 2 min read

Anies Baswedan headed for big win in Jakarta election, unofficial polls show

The Muslim candidate and former minister is leading by 16% with almost all votes counted in his bitterly contested race against embattled incumbent Ahok Jakarta governor candidate Anies Baswedan (R) reacts with his running mate Sandiaga Uno (L) after exit polls in Jakarta, Indonesia, 19 April 2017. Photo: EPA/Bagus Indahono
By Euan Black • Apr 19, 2017