Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 28, 2017 • 2 min read

Cambodian telco launches $5m fund for local tech startups

By Logan Connor • Mar 28, 2017
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  

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 27, 2017 • 4 min read

Top five: Southeast Asia’s best speakeasy bars

By Euan Black • Mar 27, 2017
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

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 27, 2017 • 1 min read

In pictures: Myanmar Armed Forces Day 2017

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 27, 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

Southeast Asia • Mar 27, 2017 • 2 min read

Police reportedly enter North Korean embassy in Malaysia

The international murder case entered a new chapter on Sunday when Malaysian police are said to have entered the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, where suspects allegedly involved in the murder of Kim Jong-nam are said to be staying  
By Logan Connor • Mar 27, 2017

Southeast Asia • Mar 21, 2017 • 2 min read

Cambodia stops export of breast milk to US

US-based Ambrosia Labs was paying Cambodian women 64 cents for 30ml of breast milk that was then being sold in the US for $4
By Logan Connor • Mar 21, 2017

Southeast Asia • Mar 21, 2017 • 6 min read

Cambodia Property Awards 2017 winners focus on expertly planned developments 

Sponsored post PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – 24 March 2017 Cambodia’s most outstanding real estate developers were honoured at the second annual PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards during an evening of celebrations, dining and networking with more than 300 guests at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. Last year’s champion Borey Peng Huoth Group,…
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 21, 2017

Southeast Asia • Mar 21, 2017 • 2 min read
Investment

Myanmar could see foreign investment plummet by 30%

While foreign direct investment has exploded in Myanmar in recent years, a lack of oil and gas investments seems to be hamstringing the emerging economy
By Logan Connor • Mar 21, 2017