Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 28, 2018 • 3 min read

UN sanctions Singapore revokes North Koreans’ work permits

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

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 28, 2018 • 3 min read

Go-Jek CEO Grab-Uber merger is a 'great opportunity'

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 28, 2018
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 

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 27, 2018 • 3 min read

Thai cuisine Award-winning chef Tim Butler on Thailand's evolving culinary scene

By Paul Millar • Mar 27, 2018
The mind behind award-winning restaurants Eat Me! and Esenzi, chef Tim Butler came to Bangkok from New York just over ten years ago. Here, he talks about the nation's rapidly evolving culinary character and his struggle to source sustainable seafood

Southeast Asia • Mar 25, 2018 • 3 min read
Japanese rice wine

5 of the trendiest spots to drink sake in Southeast Asia

Sake has broken out of Japan's izakaya drinking dens to become a popular tipple in bars across the region. We choose our favourite spots for a sip or three of the famed rice wine
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 25, 2018

Southeast Asia • Mar 22, 2018 • 6 min read
Visual art

UK-based artist brings her vibrant spin on pop-art to Siem Reap

UK-based visual artist Grande Dame will descend on Siem Reap where she will host a month-long exhibition showcasing her psychedelic projections and pop-art style prints
By Thomas Brent • Mar 22, 2018

Southeast Asia • Mar 22, 2018 • 4 min read
Media

Malaysia moves one step closer towards criminalising fake news

The Malaysian cabinet has approved a controversial bill to fight fake news that critics say will be used to suppress criticism of the government ahead of looming elections
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 22, 2018

Southeast Asia • Mar 21, 2018 • 2 min read
Adventure activities

Get your pulse racing in Cambodia

From scaling rock faces to hurtling through the jungle canopy at high speeds, get your adrenaline rush with these intrepid endeavours
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 21, 2018