Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 20, 2015 • 3 min read

Culture Bring out your dead

By Agung Parameswara • Nov 20, 2015
In Indonesia, the remarkable ma’nene ritual reveals the Toraja ethnic group’s deep devotion to their deceased relatives

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 19, 2015 • 4 min read

Lower Sesan 2 dam putting livelihoods and environment at risk

By Giorgio Taraschi • Nov 19, 2015
The giant dam is one of the most controversial construction projects in Cambodia. The electricity-generation potential of the Lower Sesan 2 is massive but, for the Mekong River’s aquatic life and nearby villagers, the price of such progress could be colossal

Southeast Asia • Nov 16, 2015 • 9 min read

Joko Widodo's one-year report card

Joko Widodo’s rise to the Indonesian presidency was meteoric, but many would argue that he has stalled since landing the top job. One year into his term, the negatives are outweighing the positives
By Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata • Nov 16, 2015

Southeast Asia • Nov 13, 2015 • 7 min read
Plastic pollution

Can Southeast Asia stop dumping waste in our oceans?

New research shows that plastic waste in our oceans is far worse than previously thought, and Southeast Asian nations are among the worst offenders
By Logan Connor • Nov 13, 2015

Southeast Asia • Nov 10, 2015 • 1 min read

One Championship ticket giveaway

Southeast Asia Globe has five pairs of premium tickets to the most anticipated mixed martial arts event of the year to give away
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Nov 10, 2015

Southeast Asia • Nov 09, 2015 • 5 min read

My Business travel: Pauline Cheung

Pauline Cheung has worked in hospitality for 20 years. As a frequent flyer and group sales and marketing director for Plaza Premium Group, which runs independent airport lounges and airport services worldwide, she imparts her advice on ensuring a smooth journey
By Focus Asean editorial • Nov 09, 2015

Southeast Asia • Nov 09, 2015 • 7 min read

Rising above the chaos

The Philippines’ economy has been outperforming its regional neighbours in recent years and could remain a star player despite some pressing issues
By Daniel Besant • Nov 09, 2015

Southeast Asia • Nov 05, 2015 • 4 min read

Star man

Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party was recently voted back in with a strong mandate. Tharman Shanmugaratnam is one of the party’s leading lights, with many tipping him to be the next prime minister
By Daniel Besant • Nov 05, 2015