LINES OF THOUGHT ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 20, 2017 • 3 min read

European and Asian ministers push for resolution to Rohingya refugee exodus

By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 20, 2017
Ministers from the European Union, Germany, Sweden and Japan have said they plan to press Aung San Suu Kyi about the humanitarian crisis when they meet in Myanmar this week

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 17, 2017 • 3 min read

US and EU urge Cambodia to undo banning opposition party

By Madeleine Keck • Nov 17, 2017
The dissolution of the Cambodia National Rescue Party and banning of more than 100 of its politicians ahead of next year’s election has been labelled as the ‘death’ of the nation’s democracy

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 17, 2017 • 3 min read

Journalists face a second round of charges over Myanmar drone case

By Madeleine Keck • Nov 17, 2017
Lawyers asked the Myanmar court to drop the charges for bringing a drone into the country after claiming the accused are being subjected to a double jeopardy

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 17, 2017 • 3 min read

Indonesian heritage Locally sourced goes to cocktails in this Balinese barman's concoctions

By Paul Millar • Nov 17, 2017
Night Rooster bartender Raka Ambarawan discusses his passion for crafting drinks using local ingredients and how his creations connect customers to Indonesia’s culinary heritage

Southeast Asia • Nov 16, 2017 • 3 min read

Breaking news

Cambodia's Supreme Court dissolves main opposition party

The Supreme Court of Cambodia has ruled to dissolve the country's main opposition, all but guaranteeing the ruling party's victory in next year's national elections
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 16, 2017

Southeast Asia • Nov 16, 2017 • 3 min read

Indonesia's House speaker is missing after warrant issued for his arrest

The Corruption Eradication Commission has urged Setya Novanto to turn himself in within 24 hours to avoid being named for alleged involvement in one of the country's biggest corruption scandals
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 16, 2017

Southeast Asia • Nov 16, 2017 • 3 min read

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

Southeast Asia • Nov 16, 2017 • 3 min read

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

Southeast Asia • Nov 16, 2017 • 3 min read

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

Southeast Asia • Nov 15, 2017 • 3 min read

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

Southeast Asia • Nov 15, 2017 • 3 min read

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

Southeast Asia • Nov 15, 2017 • 3 min read

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

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