Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 20, 2018 • 3 min read

Oscar Albayalde Duterte's new police chief promises to continue war on drugs

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 20, 2018
In a police reshuffle, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed avid supporters of his war-on-drugs campaign to top positions, fuelling concern among human rights groups that his bloody anti-drug crackdown is set to continue

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 19, 2018 • 3 min read

Chef Malcolm Lee Can traditional Peranakan food be cool, young and sexy?

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 19, 2018
When the early Chinese migrants settled in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, their marriages to locals produced a truly unique culture and cuisine known as Peranakan. Chef Malcolm Lee of Michelin-starred Candlenut restaurant in Singapore discusses his high-end take on this unique cuisine

Southeast Asia • Apr 18, 2018 • 6 min read
32nd Asean Summit

Success or failure: two experts debate the impact of Asean

Ahead of next week's 32nd Asean Summit, we asked two passionate voices from either side of the divide to argue the case for and against the Asean bloc being considered a success
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 18, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 18, 2018 • 3 min read
Myanmar

President pardons more than 8,000 prisoners

Of the 8,490 to be released as part of the country’s traditional new year celebrations, more than 6,000 have been convicted of drug offences
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 18, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 17, 2018 • 3 min read
Interview: Leang Syna

The changing face of Cambodia's beauty industry

Leang Syna is arguably Cambodia's top makeup and beauty professional, having worked on films sets with award-winning directors such as Rithy Panh and, more recently, Hollywood giant Angelina Jolie. She talks about the art of special makeup effects and why the perception of the beauty industry is changing
By Cristyn Lloyd • Apr 17, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 16, 2018 • 7 min read
Malaysia

The booking site opening new doors for Muslim tourists

With Islamic travel rising rapidly, Malaysian booking site Tripfez is offering experiences tailored to religious needs as well as a Halal travel rating system called the Salam Standard. Faeez Fadhlillah, the company's CEO and co-founder, discusses how the company has brought a new level of ease to Muslims' travels
By Janelle Retka • Apr 16, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 15, 2018 • 2 min read
Say cheese

The AI technology that measures your emotions while you shop

Malaysia-based Glueck Technologies developed an AI product in 2015 that measures customer emotions through CCTV technology to improve customer service in retail settings. Its founding CEO Alberrt Alexander describes how he expects the invention to shape business in the region
By Janelle Retka • Apr 15, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 13, 2018 • 3 min read
Vientiane

Where to eat, sleep and visit in Laos' historic capital city

Our guide to discovering Laos' capital city Vientiane, home to the famous Buddhist stupa Pha That Luang and some wonderful places to eat, drink and shop
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 13, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 13, 2018 • 4 min read
Boracay Island

Closure of "cesspool" island a chance to correct how tourism functions

One of the Philippines' busiest tourist hotspots Boracay Island was labelled a "cesspool" by the country's president Rodrigo Duterte in February 2018. One month later he announced that the island will close for six months, beginning on 26 April. Vince Cinches, the oceans and political campaigner for Greenpeace Southeast Asia, gives his opinion on the matter
By Thomas Brent • Apr 13, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 12, 2018 • 3 min read
Responsible travel

The dos and don'ts for tourists visiting Cambodia according to experts

Holidaying in Cambodia invariably creates memories that last a lifetime, but it can also present visitors with tricky ethical dilemmas. Here, some of the country's leading charitable organisations offer advice on acting responsible while visiting the Kingdom
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 12, 2018