Southeast Asia

Shangri-La

Finding a secret sanctuary in Kuala Lumpur

The Shangri-La in Malaysia’s capital succeeds in providing a home away from home while retaining a certain classical charm
By Euan Black • Nov 16, 2017

Former Cambodia Daily reporter escorted from outside Supreme Court

Len Leng was standing outside the Supreme Court during the hearing over the dissolution of the CNRP, before she was escorted away by security personnel and later detained for questioning by the police
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 16, 2017

Cambodia counts down to ruling on dissolution of opposition

The ruling could see politicians who are part of the country's opposition party being banned from participating in politics for the next five years
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 16, 2017

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2017 celebrates ‘bigger, better, stronger’ Asian real estate sector

Sponsored: Judges from across Asia awarded real estate developers from the region for their leading examples of sustainability and urbanisation 
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 15, 2017

Politics

Singapore's prime minister calls Asean a “lifeboat” for Southeast Asian countries

Prime Minister Lee says that Asean must remain steadfast in confronting emerging security challenges, such as North Korea and the South China Sea
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 15, 2017

US secretary of state prepares to press Myanmar on Rohingya crisis

Tillerson will be meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar today to stress the importance of ending the country's violence against the Rohingyas
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 15, 2017

Startups

Smart Axiata announces the first three investees of its digital innovation fund

The three startups will receive between $25,000 and $500,000 in investment, as well as access to Smart’s extensive network and advice from experts
By Euan Black • Nov 15, 2017

Terrorism and security threats lead discussions at this year’s Asean summit

Duterte was met with support from his fellow Asean leaders after issuing a warning about the growing threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia   
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 14, 2017