Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 01, 2015 • 7 min read

Connecting the dots: the smart grid

By David Hutt • Sep 01, 2015
‘Smart grids’ have the potential to save energy and reduce costs for electical infrastructure. Ben Gardner, president of Northeast Group, and Chris Testa, research director for the same US-based research and consultancy firm, discuss their growth in the region

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 01, 2015 • 4 min read

It's good to talk: Cambodia's culture of dialogue

By Markus Karbaum • Sep 01, 2015
Cambodia’s two political top guns have reached an unlikely accord in recent months. The “culture of dialogue” has been maligned by some, but it could play a more significant role than people think

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 31, 2015 • 5 min read

Great leap forward: Energy 4.0

By David Hutt • Aug 31, 2015
With energy usage a key concern for many businesses, Focus Asean talks to economist Yanfei Li about Southeast Asia’s potential to leapfrog into a new era called ‘Energy 4.0’

Southeast Asia • Aug 28, 2015 • 3 min read
Sumbawa Horse Racing

Taking the fall

The child jockeys of Sumbawa island risk injury, even death, for cash and glory in traditional horse races
By Putu Sayoga • Aug 28, 2015

Southeast Asia • Aug 27, 2015 • 2 min read

Building on consumer trust to deliver quality education

Advertorial Sunway International School (SIS) continues to consolidate its reputation for outstanding education, fuelled by the driving forces of a world-class curriculum and fully certified professional educators from Canada. Now with an internationally recognised trusted brand award, SIS embodies its motto of “Nurturing Minds, Building Character”. Sunway…
By Advertising feature • Aug 27, 2015

Southeast Asia • Aug 26, 2015 • 2 min read

College of Higher Education

The International Foundation programme now offered at the College of Higher Education The College of Higher Education is now in partnership with EdHat International, a UK organisation providing quality academic qualifications for international students outside the UK. CHe will be starting the edHat International Foundation Programme (IFP)…
By Advertising feature • Aug 26, 2015

Southeast Asia • Aug 26, 2015 • 4 min read

Jungle junction: Kayon Resort

Perched upon infertile stone hills amid untouched Ubud rainforest, Kayon Resort has Balinese culture, craftsmanship and natural beauty at its core
By Dene Mullen • Aug 26, 2015

Southeast Asia • Aug 25, 2015 • 6 min read

Rise of the machines: eco-cars

Eco-cars are hitting the region’s roads as governments roll out investor-friendly policies to grow the market
By Jennifer Meszaros • Aug 25, 2015

Southeast Asia • Aug 20, 2015 • 4 min read

Top five: Inspiring educators

“We don’t need no education,” goes the lyric to one of Pink Floyd’s most popular songs. This selection of historic pedagogues would certainly disagree
By Daniel Besant • Aug 20, 2015

Southeast Asia • Aug 19, 2015 • 2 min read

Poised for growth and success

Advertorial The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP)’s reputation is synonymous with educational excellence. Established in 1989 as Cambodia’s first international school, ISPP has since expanded to serve more than 800 students from age three to grade 12. This world-class school was founded as,…
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 19, 2015

Southeast Asia • Aug 19, 2015 • 3 min read

Become part of a global family

Advertorial Located on a leafy, eight-hectare campus in the heart of Phnom Penh, Northbridge International School Cambodia offers students an outstanding international education. Students benefit from a personalised approach to learning, while pupils and staff enjoy unique global opportunities through our family of…
By Advertising feature • Aug 19, 2015