Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 06, 2017 • 3 min read

Philippine military captures ‘matriarch’ of Marawi terror cell

By Euan Black • Jul 06, 2017
The country’s security forces make significant arrests as Duterte once again threatens to eat the organs of terrorists Philippine government troops conduct house to house searches as fighting between Islamist militants and government forces continues in Marawi City, Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, 07 June 2017. Photo: EPA/Merlyn Manos

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 05, 2017 • 3 min read

India forges ahead with ‘Act East’ policy amid territorial dispute with China

By Madeleine Keck • Jul 05, 2017
New Delhi invites Asean leaders to attend next year’s Republic Day celebrations in a move bound to irk Beijing India Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - India Summit at the National Convention Center in Vientiane, Laos, 08 September 2016. Photo:EPA/Ritchie B. Tongo

Southeast Asia • STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 05, 2017 • 2 min read

Discover the unforgettable beauty of Koh Kong

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Jul 05, 2017
Sponsored: Escape Cambodia’s hottest season with a relaxing getaway to the lush jungles and coursing rivers at 4 Rivers Floating Lodge

Southeast Asia • Jul 05, 2017 • 2 min read

McDonald’s Malaysia to open 188 more restaurants by 2025

The fast-food chain sets sights on aggressive expansion as it attempts to catch up on rivals KFC and Burger King A Malaysian RELA Corps officer guards in front of a McDonald's outlet during a protest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 August 2014. Photo:EPA/Azhar Rahim
By Euan Black • Jul 05, 2017

Southeast Asia • Jul 04, 2017 • 4 min read

Looking for a job in Cambodia? Banks and hotels are hiring

Following Everjobs' first Cambodian careers fair, Niels Van Klooster, country manager for the online jobs portal, breaks down the current state of the Kingdom's labour market A young Cambodian uses a smartphone at a coffee shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 06 July 2016. Photo: EPA/Kith Serey
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Jul 04, 2017

Southeast Asia • Jul 04, 2017 • 3 min read

Next: The app that can identify illnesses and health risks

Southeast Asia Globe's monthly roundup of the region's most exciting health, science and tech news Team Welse at the Imagine Cup. Photo: Microsoft Imagine Cup
By Will Feuer • Jul 04, 2017

Southeast Asia • Jun 30, 2017 • 2 min read
InterContinental Singapore

Celebrating business chic

This recently renovated classic is a sophisticated celebration of the city-state’s diversity and traditions
By Euan Black • Jun 30, 2017

Southeast Asia • Jun 30, 2017 • 4 min read

“Why is Facebook booming? Because people want to share”

Prior to Inspire Asean's social media business networking lunch, Southeast Asia Globe spoke to leaders at Havas Media about the importance of having a comprehensive social media strategy in a country where the smartphone reigns supreme
By Euan Black • Jun 30, 2017

Southeast Asia • Jun 28, 2017 • 4 min read

Prison time looms for Filipinos that fail to sing national anthem “with fervor”

Proposed law comes amid wave of nationalism in the Philippines that has also seen calls for the country to change its name The Philippine national flag is raised during ceremonies marking Independence Day at Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2017. Photo: EPA/Mark R. Cristino
By Euan Black • Jun 28, 2017