Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 05, 2017 • 3 min read

Malaysia extends controversial security law that allows for 28 days of detention without charge

By Euan Black • Apr 05, 2017
Malaysia’s House of Representatives voted to extend the law for 5 years amid a debate over whether it’s a necessary tool to combat terrorism or an aggressive assault on civil liberties Bersih Chairman Maria Chin Abdullah looks on during the Bersih 5.0 rally press conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17 November 2016. She was arrested and detained under SOSMA the following day. Photo:EPA/Fazry Ismail

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 04, 2017 • 2 min read

Duterte sacks interior minister as corruption crackdown continues

By Logan Connor • Apr 04, 2017
Ismael Sueno, the Philippines’ interior minister, has been fired for using government money to build a hotel and buy new trucks for his rice business – among other things

Southeast Asia • Apr 03, 2017 • 5 min read
DPRK and Southeast Asia

Why is Southeast Asia so nice to North Korea?

The recent assassination of Kim Jong-nam on Malaysian soil is the latest in a long line of unforgiveable actions by the hermetic nation. It’s time for Malaysia and its Southeast Asian neighbours to boycott this rogue regime
By Aidan Foster-Carter • Apr 03, 2017

Southeast Asia • Mar 29, 2017 • 4 min read

Is Cambodia's property market set to crash?

As well as heading Cambodian, Lao and Myanmar operations for power tool giant Bosch, Andre de Jong is chairman of the Real Estate and Construction Committee of Eurocham Cambodia. He discusses Cambodia’s real estate boom, health and safety issues in the industry and developing Cambodia’s picturesque coast
By Paul Millar • Mar 29, 2017

Southeast Asia • Mar 28, 2017 • 2 min read

Cambodian telco launches $5m fund for local tech startups

The Smart Axiata Digital Innovation Fund will provide guidance and business development – as well as investments ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 – to Cambodian startups in the digital service sector  
By Logan Connor • Mar 28, 2017

Southeast Asia • Mar 27, 2017 • 4 min read

Top five: Southeast Asia’s best speakeasy bars

Informed by the drinking culture of the US’ prohibition era, the modern speakeasy offers the perfect blend of mouthwatering innovation and welcome escapism. Here are some of our favourites from around the region
By Euan Black • Mar 27, 2017

Southeast Asia • Mar 27, 2017 • 1 min read

In pictures: Myanmar Armed Forces Day 2017

Every year on 27 March, the Myanmar military – known as the Tatmadaw – shows off its might during Armed Forces Day celebrations. Originally known as Resistance Day, the holiday commemorates the beginning of the army’s resistance to Japanese occupation in 1945. The 72nd year of this celebration was no disappointment, with all branches of the military coming together for an ostentatious show of military strength. Here are some of our favourite photos from the event
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 27, 2017