Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 24, 2016 • 4 min read

On leadership: Christine Wright of Hays Asia

By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016
Focus Asean interviewed Christine Wright, managing director of Hays Asia to discover her inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in her footsteps

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 24, 2016 • 3 min read

On leadership: Kumi Shimamoto of Getty Images

By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016
Focus Asean interviews Kumi Shimamoto, vice-president of sales, Asia at Getty Images, to discover her inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in her footsteps

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 24, 2016 • 1 min read

In numbers: the region's healthcare

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • May 24, 2016
An infographic illustrating healthcare statistics in Southeast Asia, including health expenditure, number of physicians and accredited hosptals

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 23, 2016 • 4 min read

Film Diamond Island filmmaker Davy Chou on youth and modernity

By Holly Robertson • May 23, 2016
French-Cambodian filmmaker Davy Chou's first full-length feature, Diamond Island just won the screenwriter's award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival

Southeast Asia • May 23, 2016 • 6 min read
Human rights activism

Activist Maria Chin Abdullah fighting for a ‘better Malaysia’

Bersih Chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah on the 'arrogance of power and contempt' over her recent travel ban, the 1MDB scandal and fixing Malaysia's ‘defective’ electoral system
By Daniel Besant • May 23, 2016

Southeast Asia • May 18, 2016 • 4 min read

Philips' Fabian Wong on how tech can improve your healthcare

Philips was long known as a leader in electronics, but the firm has expanded into new territory. Asean-Pacific CEO Fabian Wong discusses the company’s innovations in healthcare
By Holly Robertson • May 18, 2016

Southeast Asia • May 16, 2016 • 8 min read
Female Empowerment

The sex educators fighting gender inequality in Myanmar

Women’s rights activists in Myanmar are sweeping aside cultural taboos for a frank discussion on sexuality that they hope will diminish gender inequality
By Holly Robertson • May 16, 2016

Southeast Asia • May 11, 2016 • 4 min read

Opportunities abound in a digitally connected Asean

Leading business communication specialist Richard Spence gives his insight into the promise offered by Asean economic integration and tips for reaping the financial rewards
By Richard Spence • May 11, 2016

Southeast Asia • May 11, 2016 • 7 min read
Illegal fishing

Indonesian fisheries minister Pudjiastuti making waves

Susi Pudjiastuti's tough stance on illegal fishing is doing wonders for her public profile but angering local fishermen and neighbouring countries
By Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata • May 11, 2016