Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 05, 2017 • 10 min read

Lost in translation: why the world is missing out on Indonesia's best writers

By Dene Mullen • Jan 05, 2017
Indonesia’s rich history of storytelling is reflected in its growing pool of talented writers. The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival provided an ideal backdrop to explore how a lack of quality translation is impacting the literary industry

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 30, 2016 • 4 min read

TV5's Supachai Verapuchong: 'All television in Cambodia is losing money'

By Dene Mullen • Dec 30, 2016
Supachai Verapuchong is the billionaire businessman behind one of Thailand’s pharmaceutical giants, as well as numerous hotels and beverage companies. But navigating Cambodia’s ailing television industry is his biggest challenge yet

Southeast Asia • Dec 29, 2016 • 3 min read

What will the Ahok trial mean for Indonesia?

Whether guilty or not guilty, the outcome of the Jakarta governor’s blasphemy trial could have big consequences for the country’s political landscape
By Sam Bradpiece • Dec 29, 2016

Southeast Asia • Dec 16, 2016 • 7 min read
Election

Sam Rainsy’s last stand?

After losing four elections and with cracks in his party widening, the 2018 general election could be Sam Rainsy’s last as the leader of the Cambodian opposition
By David Hutt • Dec 16, 2016

Southeast Asia • Dec 16, 2016 • 3 min read

Facebook becomes No 1 news source in Cambodia

With almost half of Cambodians now owning a smartphone, increasing numbers are turning online for their news
By Paul Millar • Dec 16, 2016