Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 05, 2016 • 5 min read

Region’s harsh drug policies slammed by experts

By Daniel Besant • May 05, 2016
Following a UN conference on drugs last month, countries in the region are being accused of sticking with ineffective and harmful anti-drug policies

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 05, 2016 • 7 min read

The rise and rise of the region’s low-cost airlines

By Jennifer Meszaros • May 05, 2016
Low-cost airlines have revolutionised Southeast Asian travel. Focus Asean examines the rise and rise of the region’s no-frills carriers

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 04, 2016 • 7 min read

‘Son of God’ Quiboloy’s close links to Duterte raise concerns

By Paul Millar • May 04, 2016
The endorsement of Rodrigo Duterte by self-proclaimed “Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy has cemented the controversial preacher’s place at the frontrunner’s side – but not everyone has seen the light

Southeast Asia • May 03, 2016 • 2 min read

Can we expect conflict over the Mekong river?

Professor Marvin C. Ott, a leading Southeast Asia scholar, discusses the potential for conflict over the Mekong river and its resources
By Paul Millar • May 03, 2016

Southeast Asia • Apr 30, 2016 • 4 min read
Artist

Top five: Southeast Asian contemporary artists

The roles of contemporary artists in society can perhaps be boiled down to asking questions that make us think. From giving a voice to the voiceless to critiquing lax construction standards, here are five artists who do that better than most
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Apr 30, 2016

Southeast Asia • Apr 28, 2016 • 3 min read

Life hard for those working in the Thai fishing industry

Thailand's fishing industry has been exposed as one of the most exploitative in the world. Photographer Brent Lewin was invited to document an evening’s labour for the men who eke out a dangerous living onboard
By Brent Lewin • Apr 28, 2016

Southeast Asia • Apr 27, 2016 • 8 min read
Migrant workers

Singapore's migrant workers face abuse and resentment

In many ways, Singapore's migrant workers are the backbone of life, yet many face animosity from the local populace and are abused by their employers
By Kirsten Han • Apr 27, 2016

Southeast Asia • Apr 26, 2016 • 4 min read
Minorities

Failure to enforce jobs quota law shortchanges Cambodia's disabled

“Access to decent and full employment will enable persons with disabilities to remain out of poverty and to become contributing members of the family and in the society,” said Pradeep Bagival, UN joint programme coordinator of the Disability Rights Initiative Cambodia (DRIC). In August 2010, the Cambodian government issued a…
By David Hutt • Apr 26, 2016