Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 15, 2018 • 7 min read

Darius Cheung Revolutionising Singapore's 'inefficient' property market

By Janelle Retka • May 15, 2018
Singapore's real estate market was a vexing obstacle to navigate until Darius Cheung, CEO and co-founder of the country's homegrown housing website 99.co, helped transform the market with a user-focused approach to home hunting

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 14, 2018 • 3 min read

Hanoi Where to eat, sleep and shop

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 14, 2018
Our guide to the teeming streets and stately architecture of Veitnam's eclectic capital, from an ancient temple offering a haven of peace, to late-night shopping at the city's lively night market

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • May 11, 2018 • 3 min read

A Requiem for Cambodia Paying tribute to a tumultuous history through performance art

By Cristyn Lloyd • May 11, 2018
Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia is a performance piece that uses dance, film, music and theatre to honour those killed during the country's turbulent past. Ahead of its showing Paris this month, composer Him Sophy discussed Bangsokol's cathartic power and his motivation for opening his eponymous music school in Phnom Penh

Southeast Asia • May 04, 2018 • 6 min read
Malaysia election

Why the outcome might not matter

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
By Thomas Brent • May 04, 2018

Southeast Asia • May 04, 2018 • 2 min read
SolarHome

Lighting up rural Myanmar with affordable solar technology

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
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 04, 2018

Southeast Asia • May 03, 2018 • 3 min read
Top 5

Tours offering complete and authentic Cambodian experiences

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
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 03, 2018

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