Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 04, 2018 • 6 min read

Malaysia election Why the outcome might not matter

By Thomas Brent • May 04, 2018
Malaysia is set to face one of its most competitive elections to date this month, essentially pitting the old guard against the old guard. The question arises, then, of what, if anything, will change in a country mired in corruption and scandals should the opposition coalition be elected

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 04, 2018 • 2 min read

SolarHome Lighting up rural Myanmar with affordable solar technology

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 04, 2018
Since launching its pilot programme in 2016, SolarHome has helped Myanmar find alternative energy options by providing unprecedented electricity access to underserved households. Ted Martynov, the company’s CEO, broke down SolarHome’s business and the energy situation in the country

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 03, 2018 • 3 min read

Top 5 Tours offering complete and authentic Cambodian experiences

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 03, 2018
With so many provinces and towns to discover, keeping your exploration on track can be tricky. Let the experts take care of everything by joining some of our favourite tours that stretch to every corner of the Kingdom

Southeast Asia • May 02, 2018 • 3 min read
Experience Smart Change

Meet the company bringing management retreat tourism to Cambodia

Experience Smart Change is one of Cambodia's first meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) companies. Co-founder Wolfgang Weiss shares the company's ethos and his thoughts on the sector's growth potential
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 02, 2018

Southeast Asia • May 02, 2018 • 2 min read
Singapore

Cracking down on its already restricted press freedom

Singapore is tightening the reins even further on a press that critics say has never been free. So why is the city-state cracking down now? Reporters Without Borders' Asia-Pacific director Daniel Bastard says Singapore's "squeaky-clean image" is off to a rough start in 2018
By Tom O'Connell • May 02, 2018

Southeast Asia • May 01, 2018 • 7 min read
Four pillars: manufacturing

Rising costs pose new challenges for Cambodia’s manufacturing sector

Cambodia’s manufacturing sector continues to benefit from preferential trade deals with the West, but unpredictable wage hikes and competition from nearby countries could put the brakes on two decades of sustained growth
By Euan Black • May 01, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 29, 2018 • 2 min read
Four pillars: construction

What keeps property developers flocking to Cambodia

Tom O'Sullivan, director of renowned estate agent realestate.com.kh, discusses the Kingdom's property sector
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 29, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 29, 2018 • 7 min read
Four pillars: construction

How China is shaping Cambodia’s skyline

Rapid economic growth continues to open up new opportunities for a booming construction industry riding high on Chinese investment
By Euan Black • Apr 29, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 29, 2018 • 3 min read
Four pillars: agriculture

UNFAO expert on how Cambodian farmers can thrive

Alexandre Huynh, the Cambodia representative of the UN's food and agriculture organisation, discusses the challenges facing farmers and the wider industry in Cambodia
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 29, 2018