Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 25, 2019 • 5 min read

Building on success What's next for Cambodia's property market

By Thomas Brent • May 25, 2019
New high-rise office blocks, modern condominiums and sprawling shopping malls are becoming increasingly common in Cambodia’s cities, representing the continued rapid growth of the property market in the country

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 23, 2019 • 5 min read

Going green Three Cambodian companies pioneering sustainable business

By Claire Baker-Munton • May 23, 2019
Cambodia’s economy is going from strength to strength, with GDP expected to grow by 7% in 2018 and 2019. But with rising incomes comes a greater need for environmental responsibility and leadership in the face of infrastructure gaps – here are three companies paving the way

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 20, 2019 • 4 min read
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International exhibition on Building Materials, Architecture, Interior Design, Furniture & Décor

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 20, 2019
Architectural, décor, and building material professionals from across Southeast Asia will gather in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to attend Cambodia Architect & Décor, the 4th International Exhibition on Building Materials, Architecture, Interior Design, Furniture and Décor, which will be held from 6 to 8 June 2019, at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 16, 2019 • 10 min read
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PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards The kingdom's largest gala ceremony

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 16, 2019
Cambodia’s most ambitious and innovative real estate developers ruled the 4th Annual PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards, which presented 38 competitive categories and special awards during an exclusive gala dinner on Friday, 3 May 2019, at the prestigious Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra ballroom

Southeast Asia • May 06, 2019 • 8 min read
Environment

Belt and Road countries to China: clean energy, not coal

Citizens of countries participating in China’s Belt and Road Initiative strongly prefer clean energy over the coal projects that have become Beijing’s calling card, a new survey shows
By Hans Nicholas Jong / Mongabay • May 06, 2019

Southeast Asia • May 03, 2019 • 3 min read
Say No to Plastic

Babel Guesthouse focuses on responsible tourism

Every month, Southeast Asia Globe features stories from organisations around the region taking action to reduce plastic use. This month, we highlight Babel Guesthouse
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 03, 2019

Southeast Asia • May 02, 2019 • 3 min read

Discover the Kingdom's newest gallery with a celestial exhibition

Khmer Artist Savann Thav launches his latest art collection of colour-mastering canvas artworks related to the Celestial at his exhibition opened at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra on May 6th, 2019
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 02, 2019

Southeast Asia • Apr 25, 2019 • 8 min read
Militant monks

Do no harm

A toxic mix of nationalism and religious extremism is leading to a wave of political violence across Southeast Asia
By Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern • Apr 25, 2019

Southeast Asia • Apr 22, 2019 • 11 min read
Environment

Illegal charcoal trade threatens Myanmar’s remaining mangroves

Mangroves from Myanmar are illegally harvested and converted into charcoal that is sent to Thailand before it’s sold to China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia by sea
By Wudan Yan / Mongabay • Apr 22, 2019

Southeast Asia • Apr 11, 2019 • 3 min read
Future of business

Accelerate2030 brings innovative solutions to scale

UNDP Cambodia and Impact Hub invite entrepreneurs to apply to the 2019 edition of Accelerate2030
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 11, 2019

Southeast Asia • Apr 11, 2019 • 4 min read
Say No to Plastic

A small cafe with big dreams

Every month, Southeast Asia Globe features stories from organisations around the region taking action to reduce plastic use. This month, we highlight Footprint Cafes
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 11, 2019