Southeast Asia

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 • STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 09, 2016 • 8 min read

How Malaysian women are making waves in Islamic finance

By Holly Robertson • Feb 09, 2016
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

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 08, 2016 • 4 min read

Cambodia’s logging committee: clampdown or shakedown?

By Kerstin Canby • Feb 08, 2016
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

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

Southeast Asia • Feb 02, 2016 • 4 min read

Let there be music: Northbridge International School

Northbridge International School Cambodia has launched an innovative music curriculum in collaboration with New York’s world-renowned Juilliard School
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Feb 02, 2016

Southeast Asia • Feb 02, 2016 • 5 min read
Climate Change

Climate change: region will suffer without urgent action

OPINION: With its low-lying coastlines and significant levels of poverty, the region looks likely to be hit hard by climate change. Governments must take action now, before it’s too late
By John Weiss • Feb 02, 2016