Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 14, 2016 • 3 min read

Laos leader claims “no impact” from Don Sahong dam

By Daniel Besant • Mar 14, 2016
The leader of Laos has claimed that the controversial Don Sahong dam project will not adversely affect neighbouring countries. Critics beg to differ

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 11, 2016 • 2 min read

The perfect match

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 11, 2016
The first in a series of luxurious dining events marks the launch of the Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 11, 2016 • 4 min read

Out of the past: The Strand, Yangon

By Holly Robertson • Mar 11, 2016
The Strand in Yangon captures the city’s colonial grandeur more vividly than any other hotel in Myanmar’s former capital

Southeast Asia • Mar 10, 2016 • 5 min read

Myanmar military “doesn’t need tricks” – it holds all the cards

As nominees for the post of the Myanmar’s president were announced today, we spoke to leading campaigner Mark Farmaner about the candidate most likely to ascend to the top spot, and what the future holds for the country
By Daniel Besant • Mar 10, 2016

Southeast Asia • Mar 10, 2016 • 10 min read
Politics

Has Cambodia’s opposition CNRP lost its way?

With its leader in exile and the ruling party muscling in on its turf, the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party must regain momentum
By David Hutt • Mar 10, 2016

Southeast Asia • Mar 09, 2016 • 4 min read

Talking design with Regina Chan

With high-end interior design event Maison & Objet Asia currently taking place, we speak to Regina Chan, the show’s director, who reveals what to expect from the event and looks to the future of design in the region
By Holly Robertson • Mar 09, 2016

Southeast Asia • Mar 08, 2016 • 4 min read
Inspiration

Five inspirational Southeast Asian women

From Indonesia’s first feminist to a Vietnamese policewoman-turned-blogger, a selection of women who have made a mark on the region
By Daniel Besant • Mar 08, 2016

Southeast Asia • Mar 07, 2016 • 5 min read

Terror attack could rip apart Malaysian society

Malaysia’s lack of social resilience would multiply the effects of a terror attack, says a leading terrorism expert
By Zachary Abuza • Mar 07, 2016

Southeast Asia • Mar 07, 2016 • 2 min read

The heart of glass: CSG group

When top-class projects go looking for energy-saving glass, CSG group is their first port of call
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 07, 2016

Southeast Asia • Mar 07, 2016 • 2 min read

At home on the river: the Himawari hotel

The Himawari hotel offers a home away from home in downtown Phnom Penh
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 07, 2016