Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 15, 2016 • 4 min read

Curator reveals National Gallery Singapore's unmissable works

By Holly Robertson • Feb 15, 2016
More than a decade in the making, the National Gallery Singapore finally opened in November. Welcoming more than 170,000 visitors in its first two weeks, the gallery has a strong focus on promoting Southeast Asian art. Senior curator Seng Yu Jin discusses what visitors can expect and reveals the not-to-be-missed works on display

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 12, 2016 • 3 min read

Southeast Asia facing severe drought

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Feb 12, 2016
This year’s El Niño is causing food and water shortages across the region

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

Economy worries spark regional stock sell-off

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Feb 11, 2016
The regions's stock markets and beyond are losing ground amid global economic uncertainty

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 10, 2016 • 4 min read

Only regime change can save Malaysia, says expert

By Daniel Besant • Feb 10, 2016
With the Malaysian economy struggling, a prime minister facing corruption allegations and widespread criticism of government policy, we asked leading Malaysian academic James Chin what 2016 holds for the country

Southeast Asia • Feb 09, 2016 • 8 min read

How Malaysian women are making waves in Islamic finance

Islamic finance is a growing sector that allows Muslims to invest in accordance with religious teachings, and has traditionally been dominated by men. But Malaysian women are shattering the industry’s glass ceiling, making global heavyweights take note
By Holly Robertson • Feb 09, 2016

Southeast Asia • Feb 08, 2016 • 4 min read

Cambodia’s logging committee: clampdown or shakedown?

Opinion: Cambodian press and some environmental groups have largely viewed the government’s creation of a committee to curb illegal logging as a sign of real progress. But upon closer inspection, the crackdown may be more of a shakedown
By Kerstin Canby • Feb 08, 2016

Southeast Asia • Feb 05, 2016 • 7 min read
Art

Cartoonist Zunar in Malaysian government’s crosshairs

Malaysian cartoonist Zunar faces decades in jail for criticising the government. But his struggle against oppression has inspired a new generation of artists
By Ana Salvá • Feb 05, 2016

Southeast Asia • Feb 05, 2016 • 6 min read
Child rights

Holy sin: child abuse in Cambodia’s Buddhist pagodas

Recent cases of monks committing child abuse have focused attention on the response from authorities and the Buddhist hierarchy
By David Hutt • Feb 05, 2016

Southeast Asia • Feb 03, 2016 • 4 min read

Back to the old school: Somkid Jatusripitak

The man charged with revitalising Thailand’s ailing economic prospects has seen service on both sides of the country’s political divide, but now Somkid Jatusripitak faces what could be the biggest challenge of his career
By Daniel Besant • Feb 03, 2016

Southeast Asia • Feb 03, 2016 • 4 min read

Zika virus: what you need to know

The virus is causing worldwide concern after it was linked to birth defects
By Daniel Besant • Feb 03, 2016