Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 13, 2018 • 4 min read

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

By Thomas Brent • Apr 13, 2018
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

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 12, 2018 • 3 min read

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

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 12, 2018
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

Southeast Asia • Apr 11, 2018 • 2 min read
Reporters Without Borders

US database a threat to Southeast Asia press freedom

The US’ plans to keep tabs on outlets and journalists will fuel media crackdowns in Southeast Asia, Reporters Without Borders say
By Tom O'Connell • Apr 11, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 10, 2018 • 3 min read
Dogs vs boars:

Indonesia's brutal blood sport in pictures

On the outskirts of Bandung in Indonesia, a brutal spectacle that pits fighting dogs against wild boars has held sway for almost half a century. This bloody photo montage shows the horror of such fights
By Bukbis Candra • Apr 10, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 07, 2018 • 5 min read
World Health Day

Cambodia has made great strides in health care but many challenges remain, says WHO coordinator

This year’s World Health Day marks the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Kumanan Rasanathan, coordinator of health systems at WHO Cambodia, talks about the importance of the day and how Cambodia is addressing universal health coverage, this year’s theme
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 07, 2018

Southeast Asia • Apr 06, 2018 • 3 min read
Bingeing on bugs

Southeast Asia’s high-end insect eateries

In the West, ants at a picnic might spell the end of a good meal. In several Southeast Asian countries, though, high-end restaurants specialising in everything from crispy crickets to spicy spiders are causing a buzz right across the region
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 06, 2018