Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 26, 2018 • 5 min read

Cambodia EuroCham chairman calls for gentler tax-compliance process

By Janelle Retka • Oct 26, 2018
During the fourth annual EuroCham Tax Forum yesterday, the group’s chairman lauded sweeping government efforts to enforce tax compliance among businesses across Cambodia, calling it a step towards the government’s goal of financial autonomy. But in the same breath, he called for grace on behalf of the business community

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 24, 2018 • 8 min read

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 'My only outlet was writing'

By Lily Hess • Oct 24, 2018
Today marks the opening of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, bringing together writers, journalists, artists and other creatives. Southeast Asia Globe speaks to  Indonesian writer Eliza Vitri Handayani, an invited speaker and author of 2015’s From Now On Everything Will Be Different. She is also the founder of House of the Unsilenced, an art project that encourages sexual assault survivors to speak up through creativity.

Southeast Asia • Oct 24, 2018 • 3 min read
Comin Asia

'Solar systems have the potential to be highly financially attractive'

Comin Khmere, the Cambodian arm of international solutions provider Comin Asia, has enjoyed booming business in the Kingdom by installing large-scale solar projects for clients across the country. Southeast Asia Globe spoke to Comin Asia’s regional operations director Michael Freeman to discuss the business end of the company’s renewable energy projects
By Robin Spiess • Oct 24, 2018

Southeast Asia • Oct 24, 2018 • 4 min read
Wildlife conservation

Thailand ranks as one of world’s best for wildlife travel

Thailand has been named as one of the best countries for wildlife travel in the world, according to a ranking system created by a global travel consultant company
By Lily Hess • Oct 24, 2018

Southeast Asia • Oct 23, 2018 • 4 min read
Thailand

The marine biologist on a mission to save Koh Samui’s coral reefs

In a region where so much of life and livelihood relies on a healthy coastline, the efforts of marine biologists to protect, preserve and educate are especially needed. Thepsuda Loyjiw uses her position as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager at Banyan Tree resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, to introduce tourists and locals to the area’s aquatic wonders and to spread the word on how to sustain them for the next generation
By Janelle Retka • Oct 23, 2018

Southeast Asia • Oct 22, 2018 • 4 min read
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

'I needed to give myself one proper chance to pursue my childhood dream'

As the annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in Bali approaches, Southeast Asia Globe chats with upcoming Indonesian-born Singaporean writer Clarissa Goenawan, who recently published her first novel Rainbirds  
By Lily Hess • Oct 22, 2018

Southeast Asia • Oct 19, 2018 • 3 min read
Photography

The anniversaries of two monarchs’ deaths, Zahid on trial and Boracay Island’s revival

This week, people came out to mourn the anniversary of the death of the popular late Thai King Bhumibol, while in Cambodia ceremonies commemorated the death of the late King Norodom Sihanouk. The leader of the Malaysian party UMNO stands trial for corruption offenses, and the Philippines’ Boracay Island is reopening for tourists
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 19, 2018

Southeast Asia • Oct 19, 2018 • 7 min read

The road is clear for solar energy in Cambodia, says UNDP director

Nick Beresford, country director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia, discusses the state of Cambodia's energy sector, the hope of solar, and bringing electricity to everyone
By Thomas Brent • Oct 19, 2018

Southeast Asia • Oct 19, 2018 • 3 min read
Southeast Asian cuisine

what to do with your leftover coconuts

From traditional Cambodian ceremony treats to a breakfast table staple in Malaysia, we pick some of the region’s tastiest culinary uses for the husk that’s left over when you’ve sipped your coconut dry
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Oct 19, 2018