Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 23, 2016 • 5 min read

Is there any hope for peace in Thailand's troubled south?

By Zachary Abuza • Nov 23, 2016
Amid faltering peace talks between Thailand’s government and Deep South rebels, insurgents have begun targeting tourist areas and the capital in the hope of gaining leverage at the negotiating table

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 22, 2016 • 3 min read

Concern over potential ‘superbug’ bacteria in Southeast Asia

By Sam Bradpiece • Nov 22, 2016
Amid limited awareness of the threat posed by antimicrobial resistant bacteria, poor healthcare practices are putting Southeast Asia at risk of a superbug outbreak

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 21, 2016 • 2 min read

Thai Crown Prince may owe Germany $3.5 billion in inheritance tax

By Logan Connor • Nov 21, 2016
A German magazine reports that Maha Vajiralongkorn could be slugged with a 30% inheritance tax in Bavaria following the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Southeast Asia • Nov 18, 2016 • 3 min read
Music

Top five: Southeast Asian DJs

Meet the top talent pumping out dance tracks around the region
By Sam Bradpiece • Nov 18, 2016

Southeast Asia • Nov 18, 2016 • 3 min read

Malaysia prepares for Bersih protests

The Bersih 5.0 rally, set to kick off in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, could lead to clashes between Malaysia’s ‘red shirts’ and ‘yellow shirts’
By Logan Connor • Nov 18, 2016

Southeast Asia • Nov 11, 2016 • 4 min read

Anti-Najib alliance brings Anwar Ibrahim back into the crosshairs

The case of jailed opposition heavyweight Anwar Ibrahim has never been far from Malaysia’s consciousness, but a new pact with former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has returned him to the spotlight
By Holly Robertson • Nov 11, 2016

Southeast Asia • Nov 09, 2016 • 3 min read

What could happen in Southeast Asia after the US election?

Voters across the US are casting their ballots for their 45th president, choosing between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. The effects will be felt the world over, and Southeast Asia could see an immediate impact  
By Logan Connor • Nov 09, 2016

Southeast Asia • Nov 08, 2016 • 7 min read
Democracy in Malaysia

Bersih and the battle to unseat Najib Razak

For the past decade, Malaysian protest movement Bersih has been demanding sweeping political change. But Prime Minister Najib Razak is unlikely to feel threatened as long as the country’s opposition remains weak and fragmented.
By David Hutt • Nov 08, 2016

Southeast Asia • Nov 07, 2016 • 3 min read

DJ duo Dada Life on pillow fights, musical madness and keeping it weird

In Southeast Asia to headline It’s The Ship, the largest floating dance musical festival in the region, the pair behind one of Stockholm’s most eccentric electro house acts sat down for a chat with Southeast Asia Globe Photo: The DJs behind Dada Life pose for a photograph with celebrity…
By Paul Millar & Logan Connor • Nov 07, 2016

Southeast Asia • Nov 07, 2016 • 4 min read

Jet set: Bangkok's Ma Du Zi Hotel

Every detail has been carefully considered at Bangkok’s Ma Du Zi Hotel, where personalised service makes guests feel at home The term ‘boutique’ is thrown around with a little too much abandon in the hotel industry these days. Far from a “small, exclusive business offering customised service”,…
By Dene Mullen • Nov 07, 2016

Southeast Asia • Nov 04, 2016 • 3 min read

Rodrigo Duterte brings rebel leader in from the cold

The Philippine president met MNLF founder Nur Misuari in Manila in an effort to resuscitate the stalling peace process Photo: King Rodriguez/EPA Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with Nur Misuari, the founder of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), a Muslim separatist movement in the country’s south, yesterday…
By Euan Black • Nov 04, 2016