Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 12, 2020 • 4 min read

ASEAN Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian summit

By Alice Philipson and Martin Abbugao/AFP • Nov 12, 2020
The world's largest trade pact is set to be signed today the 37th ASEAN summit in Hanoi. The Chinese-led pact, seen a major coup boosting Beijing's influence in the region, will loop in 10 Southeast Asian economies

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 06, 2020 • 12 min read

Deforestation As the tides rise with Vietnam’s flooding, how did we get here?

By Ashley Lampard • Nov 06, 2020
It happens every year. It’s normal, to an extent, for the communities impacted. But this year’s record-breaking floods in Vietnam are different, with the devastating effects of decades of environmental mismanagement beginning to show

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 05, 2020 • 3 min read

Covid-19 Indonesia tumbles into first recession for two decades

By Agence France-Presse • Nov 05, 2020
Indonesia's virus-hit economy plunged into its first recession since the Asian financial crisis more than two decades ago, as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on Southeast Asia's hardest hit nation

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 04, 2020 • 9 min read

Energy Is Cambodia’s turn to coal power further risking its fragile economy?

By Andrew Haffner • Nov 04, 2020
Cambodia’s recent turn to coal-fired energy has raised eyebrows among investors, with global brands in particular reluctant to operate using dirty power. But for those in the renewables sector, there are still plenty of reasons for the Kingdom to look on the bright side

Southeast Asia • Oct 28, 2020 • 6 min read
Linguistics

The great debate: A peek into Timor-Leste’s history through language

Timor-Leste's long history of colonisation and occupation has left its linguistic mark on the country. Today, with two official languages and two working languages in operation, a debate over what tongue to use and when is underway in the tiny island nation
By Aashna Jamal • Oct 28, 2020

Southeast Asia • Oct 27, 2020 • 8 min read
Covid-19

Life on hold for region’s refugees as resettlement shrinks during pandemic

An already lengthy process, refugee resettlement has taken a major hit during the pandemic. With the US and Australia announcing further quota cuts in recent weeks, the chance of a new life for many refugees stuck in Southeast Asia looks slimmer than ever
By Tara Abhasakun • Oct 27, 2020

Southeast Asia • Oct 26, 2020 • 3 min read
Thai democracy

Thai parliament opens to discuss pro-democracy protests

Members of parliament in Thailand opened an extraordinary session on October 26 to discuss the ongoing anti-government protests in Bangkok as demonstrators demand the resignation of the prime minister and reform of the monarchy
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 26, 2020

Southeast Asia • Oct 20, 2020 • 4 min read
Thai democracy

‘A moving current’: Thai protesters adopt Hong Kong tactics

As Thais continue to defy the government and gather in the streets of the capital Bangkok, they are finding inspiration and support from their counterparts in Hong Kong, a solidarity movement that has been dubbed the Milk Tea Alliance in recent months
By Vijitra Duangdee and Dene-Hern Chen/AFP • Oct 20, 2020

Southeast Asia • Oct 07, 2020 • 9 min read
Waste management

The black rolling hills of Hanoi’s bursting Nam Son trash site

As Hanoi’s biggest landfill Nam Son nears capacity, causing widespread pollution, disease and land disputes in nearby communities, tensions between locals and officials are ramping up as demands for compensation are ignored
By Ashley Lampard • Oct 07, 2020

Southeast Asia • Oct 02, 2020 • 2 min read
Advertorial

The Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra to open its doors once again

The Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is reopening its doors once again on October 19, and the resort is excited to welcome back guests to the iconic hotel
By Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort • Oct 02, 2020

Southeast Asia • Sep 30, 2020 • 4 min read
Covid-19

Green shoots: Rooftop farming takes off in Singapore

On the rooftop of a Singapore shopping mall, a sprawling patch of eggplants, rosemary, bananas and papayas stand in colourful contrast to the grey skyscrapers of the city-state's business district
By Martin Abbugao/AFP • Sep 30, 2020

Southeast Asia • Sep 23, 2020 • 4 min read

How Samanea helped businesses boom in a global pandemic

Business owners the world over have felt the pinch of the Covid-19 pandemic. But, with a range of specially developed logics solutions, professional physical markets and expanding strategies, Samanea has helped businesses in Asia not just stay afloat, but to grow
By Samanea • Sep 23, 2020