Southeast Asia

Millennials are looking for a ‘story to tell’, says hospitality guru

Singapore-based resort designer Rengy John shares some insights into Southeast Asia’s rapidly changing hospitality sector
By Paul Millar • Jul 27, 2017

Top 5

Best bars with a view in Southeast Asia

From classic rooftop cityscapes to uninterrupted ocean panoramas, we pick our favourite bars to sit back and take it all in
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Jul 26, 2017

South China Sea

Indonesia’s navy denies shooting Vietnamese fishermen in South China Sea

Indonesia denies directly firing at Vietnamese fishermen in a recent incident, the second such clash to have taken place in as many months
By Euan Black • Jul 26, 2017

Myanmar calls for calm after three die of swine flu

Authorities hope to allay public concern following a recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus, which they say is a common occurrence Myanmar man wears a mask as he walks in in Yangon, Myanmar, 24 July 2017. Photo: EPA/Lynn Bo Bo
By Euan Black • Jul 26, 2017

Could Anwar Ibrahim’s wife become Malaysia’s first female prime minister?

Having proven herself an adept political operator during her husband’s controversial incarceration, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail is being put forward as an ideal candidate to lead the country
By Paul Millar • Jul 25, 2017

Duterte confronts protesters following blunt State of the Nation Address

The Philippine leader doubled down on his war on drugs, confronted US colonial influence and defended his handling of Communist peace talks, prompting outrage among thousands of protesters, who he then approached Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures to protesters in Quezon City, Philippines 24 July 2017. Duterte spoke to protesters after delivering his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). Photo: EPA/Mark R. Cristino
By Will Feuer • Jul 25, 2017

Malaysia's PM offers millions to farmers ahead of crucial election

The offer from the incumbent Najib Razak, embroiled by scandal in the halls of power, highlights the importance of winning the rural vote Malaysian prime minister and ruling United Malays National Organisation president, Najib Razak (C), with his cabinet ministers at the party's 71st anniversary at National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 May 2017. Photo: EPA/Ahmad Yusni
By Madeleine Keck • Jul 25, 2017

Sport

Cambodian figure skaters prepare for first foreign test in a shopping mall

As anticipation builds for next month’s Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia, a couple of figure skaters from Cambodia are among the more unlikely athletes getting ready for the competition
By Will Feuer • Jul 24, 2017