Southeast Asia

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

Malaysia Uproar over Masterchef UK judges’ comments on chicken rendang

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 04, 2018
Malaysians and Indonesians alike have taken to social media to call out Masterchef UK judges Greg Wallace and John Torode for their comments on a contestant’s chicken rendang

Southeast Asia • Apr 02, 2018 • 3 min read
Cheese tea

The strange new craze causing a stir in Malaysia

Hundreds of cheese tea stores are pulling in crowds in China, and now the creamy craze has begun to churn out profits in Malaysia
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 02, 2018

Southeast Asia • Mar 29, 2018 • 3 min read
Maya Bay

Thai beach made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio film to be temporarily closed

A Thai beach made famous by the 2000 film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio will now be closed annually to tourists for four months of the year as authorities attempt to prevent further environmental damage
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 29, 2018

Southeast Asia • Mar 28, 2018 • 3 min read
UN sanctions

Singapore revokes North Koreans’ work permits

Singapore has cancelled the work passes of all North Koreans living in the country as it gears up to expelling them completely
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 28, 2018

Southeast Asia • Mar 28, 2018 • 3 min read
Go-Jek CEO

Grab-Uber merger is a 'great opportunity'

In the wake of Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asian operations, Indonesian ride-hailing app Go-Jek has reaffirmed its plans for regional expansion 
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 28, 2018