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Articles by David Hutt

Feb 04, 2020 • 13 min read
Cambodian politics

Hun Sen’s art of giving

January saw Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen mark 35 years in power. Columnist David Hutt examines one crucial tactic of governance that has sustained his more-than three decade rule – the art of giving
By David Hutt - Feb 04, 2020

Jun 27, 2019 • 15 min read
Analysis

Debt traps

Cambodians are sinking deep in debt to meet their basic needs. And with the Kingdom's financial sector so reliant on foreign investment, it won't take much for the house of cards to come crashing down
By David Hutt - Jun 27, 2019

Nov 11, 2018 • 13 min read
World War I

The Great War’s impact on Southeast Asia

World War I introduced nations around the world to deadlier weapons, bloody battles and each other. Though Southeast Asia was left relatively unscathed by the war, the reverberations of the conflict were felt in the region for decades
By David Hutt - Nov 11, 2018

May 03, 2018 • 9 min read
Vietnam

Money trumps Marx

Two centuries after the birth of Karl Marx, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has embraced capitalism with open arms – but its economic success has yet to trickle down to its working class
By David Hutt - May 03, 2018

Feb 21, 2017 • 7 min read
Thailand

How tech reshapes ancient animist beliefs

Mass urbanisation and an increasingly interconnected world are pushing animism to embrace the 21st century
By David Hutt - Feb 21, 2017

Dec 16, 2016 • 7 min read
Election

Sam Rainsy’s last stand?

After losing four elections and with cracks in his party widening, the 2018 general election could be Sam Rainsy’s last as the leader of the Cambodian opposition
By David Hutt - Dec 16, 2016

Dec 07, 2016 • 5 min read
Cambodia

Can the garment industry survive automation?

Automation will be the future of manufacturing, and it could have profound implications for Cambodia’s 700,000 garment workers
By David Hutt - Dec 07, 2016

Nov 08, 2016 • 7 min read
Democracy in Malaysia

Bersih and the battle to unseat Najib Razak

For the past decade, Malaysian protest movement Bersih has been demanding sweeping political change. But Prime Minister Najib Razak is unlikely to feel threatened as long as the country’s opposition remains weak and fragmented.
By David Hutt - Nov 08, 2016

Sep 27, 2016 • 11 min read
Tech

Man v machine: overcoming human error in the workplace

In 2015, businesses across the world spent an estimated $75 billion on cyber security. But what do you imagine was the leading cause of data breaches? Perhaps hacking, or malware? Maybe it was even a raft of insecure networks? No, it was human error
By David Hutt - Sep 27, 2016

Sep 16, 2016 • 8 min read
Russia and Asia

Putin’s own ‘pivot to Asia’

Russian president Vladimir Putin embarked on a pivot towards Asia of his own well before the US under Barack Obama
By David Hutt - Sep 16, 2016

Aug 17, 2016 • 6 min read
Fight against Cancer

A Malaysian alternative

Malaysian scientist Chern Ein Oon has been lauded for her cancer research seeking an alternative to chemotherapy. She discusses her work, societal expectations and the difficulties women face in her field
By David Hutt - Aug 17, 2016

Jul 28, 2016 • 6 min read
Interview

Rise of the Southeast Asian entrepreneur: an interview with Quek Siu Rui

Quek Siu Rui is a co-founder of Carousell, which launched in May 2012, and now oversees product and marketing. Carousell is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing community marketplaces, with over 26 million listings and a presence in 12 major cities around the world
By David Hutt - Jul 28, 2016

Jul 28, 2016 • 11 min read
Interview

The Southeast Asian entrepreneur

Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia has seen a new breed of entrepreneur – along with improved education, technology development and better government investment. But can the region become the world’s next Silicon Valley?
By David Hutt - Jul 28, 2016

Jul 19, 2016 • 3 min read
Interview

A business insider's guide to cracking conferences

Tyron McGurgan, CEO of events company Media Corp International, reveals the secret of reaching decision-makers and supplying a “bullseye hit” for delegates
By David Hutt - Jul 19, 2016

Jul 04, 2016 • 11 min read
Banking Industry

Uncertainty ahead

Cambodia and Myanmar are seeing swift economic growth. Can their banking industries keep up with the demands of an increasingly connected world?
By David Hutt - Jul 04, 2016

May 31, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

What can big data offer business?

We asked Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, a leading expert on big data, about the opportunities, benefits and challenges it can offer businesses
By David Hutt - May 31, 2016

May 26, 2016 • 8 min read
Tech

Too much information? The rise of big data

The digital revolution has led to the propagation of big data, leading some to question the ability of business to cope with this tsunami of information?
By David Hutt - May 26, 2016

May 20, 2016 • 11 min read
Timor Leste

Infighting without an end

Despite optimism following a governmental shift that promised an end to political instability, recent events suggest the old ways live on in Timor-Leste
By David Hutt - May 20, 2016

May 17, 2016 • 8 min read
Indonesia

Getting the water right

Jakarta's water is controlled by big business, but activists are pushing for the city to follow a worldwide water management trend back to public ownership
By David Hutt - May 17, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 4 min read
Minorities

Failure to enforce jobs quota law shortchanges Cambodia's disabled

“Access to decent and full employment will enable persons with disabilities to remain out of poverty and to become contributing members of the family and in the society,” said Pradeep Bagival, UN joint programme coordinator of the Disability Rights Initiative Cambodia (DRIC). In August 2010, the Cambodian government issued a…
By David Hutt - Apr 26, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 6 min read
Branding

Choosing the perfect brand ambassador

Brand ambassadors and celebrity endorsements are de rigueur in today’s media-savvy world. But how do you pick the right person for the job?
By David Hutt - Apr 26, 2016

Apr 11, 2016 • 3 min read
Smart

Smart Axiata Cambodia CEO on how to see off competitors

Smart Axiata Cambodia has seen off robust competition in the country’s telecoms sector to emerge as one of the industry’s key players. CEO Thomas Hundt discusses the shifting market and how his firm has stayed ahead of the curve
By David Hutt - Apr 11, 2016

Apr 05, 2016 • 4 min read
ASEAN

Le Luong Minh: building the bloc

Asean secretary general Le Luong Minh may have an understated demeanour, but he has played a key role in strengthening the regional body
By David Hutt - Apr 05, 2016

Mar 31, 2016 • 5 min read
Psychology

What makes us buy the things we don't need?

From supermarket sound systems to advertising and branding, consumer psychology shapes our shopping habits. Focus Asean explores the history of the science
By David Hutt - Mar 31, 2016

Mar 29, 2016 • 7 min read
Custom made

Mass production was yesterday

Consumers are moving from identikit items to customised creations in a megatrend that strategists have dubbed the “youniverse”
By David Hutt - Mar 29, 2016

Mar 25, 2016 • 6 min read
Psychology

Confirmation bias and the science of belief

Can you see the wheels spinning? Just like this optical illusion, our minds can be tricked into seeing what isn’t there thanks to a concept called confirmation bias
By David Hutt - Mar 25, 2016

Mar 18, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

Long-term planning the key to sustainable cities

Professor Mark Tewdwr-Jones of Newcastle University's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape discusses the future of Southeast Asia's cities
By David Hutt - Mar 18, 2016

Mar 17, 2016 • 9 min read
Khmer Rouge

Revealing Cambodia’s secret Khmer Rouge resistance

The prevailing image of Cambodians under the Khmer Rouge is one of dignified suffering and passivity. But many resisted the regime in ways often overlooked by historians
By David Hutt - Mar 17, 2016

Mar 16, 2016 • 6 min read
Infrastructure

Financing the future of cities

Governments will need to think creatively to find the funds for futuristic infrastructure projects
By David Hutt - Mar 16, 2016

Mar 10, 2016 • 10 min read
Politics

Has Cambodia’s opposition CNRP lost its way?

With its leader in exile and the ruling party muscling in on its turf, the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party must regain momentum
By David Hutt - Mar 10, 2016

Feb 18, 2016 • 11 min read
Suspicious psychology

Are conspiracy theorists misguided – or onto something?

From Vietnam’s secret powers and the Jewish plot for world domination to the calculated spread of HIV, the conspiracy theory is alive and well in Southeast Asia. The thing is, some experts say they might not be as fanciful as we imagine
By David Hutt - Feb 18, 2016

Feb 11, 2016 • 12 min read
Thailand

Nationalism and the rise of Buddhist extremism

As a campaign to make Buddhism the state religion of Thailand ramps up, concerns about radicalism have come to the fore, along with concern over how this renewed religiosity could be used in an already divided country
By David Hutt - Feb 11, 2016

Jan 28, 2016 • 10 min read
positive advertising

Thinking of a change: 17 Triggers

What if, inside all of us, there is an emotional ‘elephant’ and rational ‘elephant rider’ competing to determine our actions? Mike Rios of 17 Triggers, a Cambodia-based advertising agency that works with the development sector, explains his hard-learned lessons on how to get people to change their behaviours
By David Hutt - Jan 28, 2016

Jan 27, 2016 • 3 min read
Dissident

Talking democracy with a Laotian dissident

A political reshuffle has taken place in communist Laos. Here, a dissident speaks out about the country’s regime and his hopes for democracy
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial - Jan 27, 2016

Jan 22, 2016 • 9 min read
Military bootcamp

Thailand’s humiliating hazing rituals

At universities and colleges across Thailand a dangerous tradition of hazing through initiation rites is leaving students exposed to injuries and damaging democratic values
By David Hutt - Jan 22, 2016

Jan 16, 2016 • 10 min read
Aliens

The believers: Southeast Asia’s UFO enthusiasts

UFOs were first reported in the region in 1810. Nowadays, aliens are calling on the telephone, cloning using only their fingers and preparing to lend a hand in the aftermath of World War Three. Welcome to the hospitable world of Southeast Asia’s UFO enthusiasts
By David Hutt - Jan 16, 2016

Jan 13, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

The politics of imagination: Patrick Samnang Mey

Comic book creator Patrick Samnang Mey discusses the difficulties he faced in having his work published and why there is so little political art in Cambodia
By David Hutt - Jan 13, 2016

Dec 30, 2015 • 9 min read
Timor Leste

The battle for the past

In 1975, Indonesian forces invaded Timor-Leste, heralding an occupation that lasted 24 years and claimed the lives of up to a third of the population. Forty years later, another clash is underway: an internal “history war” over the official narrative of the country’s turbulent past
By David Hutt - Dec 30, 2015

Dec 07, 2015 • 4 min read
Getty Images

Talent spotter

The world’s largest photo agency, Getty Images, is shifting focus in the region. Local photographers are the future, according to Kumiko Shimamoto, the company’s vice-president in Asia
By David Hutt - Dec 07, 2015

Nov 11, 2015 • 4 min read
Bioprinting

Singapore’s big bet

Creating human skin and functioning livers are just two of bioprinting’s possibilities, and Singapore is hoping to become a global player in the business of mending mortals
By David Hutt - Nov 11, 2015

Nov 06, 2015 • 11 min read
Cambodia

The forgotten men

Huge numbers of males are raped in Cambodia. So why do these horrific crimes remain largely ignored by rights organisations and the media?
By David Hutt - Nov 06, 2015

Oct 21, 2015 • 9 min read
Workers

Divided they fall: Cambodia's unions

Last year, trade unionism in Cambodia appeared to have reached its high-water mark. But with minimum wage negotiations taking place this month, there are already concerns it has become a divided and weakened movement
By David Hutt - Oct 21, 2015

Oct 09, 2015 • 11 min read
Supernatural

Singapore’s ghost hunters

Join Singapore's paranormal investigators for a night of ghost hunting in the city-state
By David Hutt - Oct 09, 2015

FROM THE PRINT ARCHIVE
Oct 01, 2015 • 10 min read
Politician

Gang of four: Cambodia's new political parties

Four new political parties have entered the fray in Cambodia since the start of the year. And it’s not just the long-ruling Cambodian People’s Party in their sights, but the opposition too
By David Hutt - Oct 01, 2015

Sep 23, 2015 • 7 min read
Travel

Dili delights

One doesn’t need to leave the capital of Timor-Leste to find a bucolic paradise where world-class beaches and historical sites vie for visitors’ attention in one of the region’s best-kept travel secrets
By David Hutt - Sep 23, 2015

Sep 21, 2015 • 8 min read
Music

The blues: Sweet home Singapore

Synonymous with the travails of the poor, downtrodden and lonely, the music known as the blues has found a firm foothold in modern-day Singapore
By David Hutt - Sep 21, 2015

Sep 18, 2015 • 8 min read
Defectors

Escape velocity: Hyeonseo Lee

One of the most vocal dissidents to escape from North Korea, author Hyeonseo Lee told Southeast Asia Globe her incredible story ahead of her appearance at next month’s Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
By David Hutt - Sep 18, 2015

Sep 03, 2015 • 9 min read
International relations

Crossing the line: India's relations with Myanmar

The ambush of Indian soldiers by a Myanmar-based rebel group in June has reignited longstanding border tensions between the two countries
By David Hutt - Sep 03, 2015

Sep 01, 2015 • 7 min read

Connecting the dots: the smart grid

‘Smart grids’ have the potential to save energy and reduce costs for electical infrastructure. Ben Gardner, president of Northeast Group, and Chris Testa, research director for the same US-based research and consultancy firm, discuss their growth in the region
By David Hutt - Sep 01, 2015

Aug 31, 2015 • 5 min read

Great leap forward: Energy 4.0

With energy usage a key concern for many businesses, Focus Asean talks to economist Yanfei Li about Southeast Asia’s potential to leapfrog into a new era called ‘Energy 4.0’
By David Hutt - Aug 31, 2015

Aug 14, 2015 • 7 min read
Timor-Leste

Blood and feathers

In Timor-Leste, young men used to prove their worth by decapitating members of rival tribes. Now they do battle via the country’s cockfighting pits. Southeast Asia Globe delves into a world of masculinity, spiralling debt and martial arts gangs
By David Hutt - Aug 14, 2015

Aug 11, 2015 • 12 min read

Everybody needs good neighbours

Australia has been accused of bribing human traffickers, paying off the Cambodian government to take in refugees and spying on East Timorese officials. With geopolitical tensions at boiling point, Australia’s actions could have damaging repercussions for its relationship with Southeast Asia
By David Hutt - Aug 11, 2015

Jul 10, 2015 • 8 min read
Cambodian MP

Mu Sochua: Woman of the people

Mu Sochua has spent the best part of two decades on the frontlines of Cambodian politics campaigning for women’s rights and justice for ordinary people. Southeast Asia Globe spent three days with the MP as she toured her constituency
By David Hutt - Jul 10, 2015

Jul 07, 2015 • 10 min read
Tim Page

“Without the Vietnam war, I wouldn’t be”

He shot some of the most iconic images of the Vietnam War, but Tim Page became just as famous for his ferocious appetite for life. Now 71 years old, the famed photographer says he still hasn’t taken his best picture
By David Hutt - Jul 07, 2015

Jul 02, 2015 • 10 min read
Interview

The thinking man’s troublemaker: Noam Chomsky

Derided by Washington powerbrokers and ignored by swathes of the mainstream media, Noam Chomsky is, nonetheless, said to be the eighth most frequently cited academic source of all time – coming in just below Plato and Freud. Southeast Asia Globe spoke with the world’s most famed public intellectual and political firebrand about the growing threat of conflict between the US and China and the roles of both superpowers in the region
By David Hutt - Jul 02, 2015

Jun 25, 2015 • 9 min read
Community Law

Tara bandu: homegrown justice

A centuries-old form of community law and order known as tara bandu could hold the key to overcoming many of the difficulties in modern-day Timor-Leste
By David Hutt - Jun 25, 2015

Jun 22, 2015 • 4 min read

“We are seeing the rise of political Islam”

After this week’s break-up of Malaysia’s three-party opposition coalition, Pakatan Rakyat, Southeast Asia Globe spoke with James Chin, director of the Asia Institute, University of Tasmania, Australia, about the future of Malaysian politics
By David Hutt - Jun 22, 2015

Jun 15, 2015 • 4 min read

A path maker

The chairman of Worldbridge Land, Rithy Sear, discusses his major property development, opening a new five-star hotel and making a move into the world of e-commerce
By David Hutt - Jun 15, 2015

Jun 11, 2015 • 16 min read
Timor-Leste

Out of the black

Revenues from oil and gas supplies have been essential for an independent Timor-Leste, but with concerns they may run out within two decades, the pressure is on to prepare for a time without ‘black gold’
By David Hutt - Jun 11, 2015

Jun 04, 2015 • 7 min read
Geopoliitics

Absolute power

Geopolitical tensions over Laos are on the rise, particularly given its unflinching approach to the construction of dams on the Mekong River
By David Hutt - Jun 04, 2015

Jun 02, 2015 • 11 min read

Noam Chomsky: The thinking man’s trouble maker

Derided by Washington powerbrokers and ignored by swathes of the mainstream media, Noam Chomsky is, nonetheless, said to be the eighth most frequently cited academic source of all time – coming in just below Plato and Freud. Southeast Asia Globe spoke with the world’s most famed public intellectual and political firebrand about the growing threat of conflict between the US and China and the roles of both superpowers in the region
By David Hutt - Jun 02, 2015

Apr 21, 2015 • 4 min read

Rising above the chaos

The sleek Pullman Saigon Centre provides a sky-high retreat from which to view Ho Chi Minh City’s urban vista
By David Hutt - Apr 21, 2015

Apr 20, 2015 • 12 min read
Cambodia's working class

Power to the people?

Much attention has been paid to Cambodia’s burgeoning middle class, but the emergence of a working class to complement it has rarely been discussed. Many experts agree that it is here and it is vitally important to the country’s economic and political prospects
By David Hutt - Apr 20, 2015

Apr 06, 2015 • 4 min read

The rise and rise

Marc Townsend, managing director of CBRE in Cambodia and Vietnam, discusses the two countries’ revitalised property markets and why affordable housing will be the next big thing
By David Hutt - Apr 06, 2015

Apr 03, 2015 • 14 min read
Communism Today

How Vietnam won the war – but lost the fight against corruption

As Vietnam commemorates the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, there are accusations that the Communist party has lost its ideals and that it could be time for a radical overhaul
By David Hutt - Apr 03, 2015

Apr 01, 2015 • 4 min read

Doctor in the house

The appointment of Rui Maria de Araújo as the new prime minister of Timor-Leste signals a generational shift, with many pegging the young turk to ably fill the shoes vacated by the country’s independence hero
By David Hutt - Apr 01, 2015

Mar 23, 2015 • 10 min read
ASEAN Human Rights

An uncomfortable question

Human rights organisations are fighting the good fight on behalf of the region’s citizens. But as abuses continue, so does the debate over their methods and results
By David Hutt - Mar 23, 2015

Mar 20, 2015 • 7 min read
Defence

Gears of war

Southeast Asia is experiencing a boom in the arms trade, but does that mean advances for defence contractors?
By David Hutt - Mar 20, 2015

Feb 23, 2015 • 6 min read

Pitch perfect

A night in a plush tented camp next to one of Cambodia’s most enigmatic temples renders ‘glamping’ an appropriate portmanteau
By David Hutt - Feb 23, 2015

Feb 16, 2015 • 5 min read

In all shapes

Lavi Lev, senior vice-president of Ultra Clean Holdings in Asia, discusses the region’s burgeoning 3D-printing industry and the plans that could revolutionise the sector
By David Hutt - Feb 16, 2015

Feb 13, 2015 • 10 min read
Hmong Resistance

Farewell to arms

For more than four decades, sections of the Hmong community have been in conflict with the Lao government, but is the resistance all but over?
By David Hutt - Feb 13, 2015

Feb 09, 2015 • 5 min read

Losing a legacy

Vann Molyvann’s name is synonymous with the golden era of modern Cambodian architecture. Filmmakers Christopher Rompré and Haig Balian discuss their upcoming documentary that chronicles his life and explores the Kingdom’s contemporary skyline
By David Hutt - Feb 09, 2015

Feb 04, 2015 • 12 min read

A new cold war?

With the United States’ renewed affection for Asia provoking suspicion from China, will Southeast Asian nations become pawns as the two superpowers battle for influence?
By David Hutt - Feb 04, 2015

Feb 02, 2015 • 3 min read
Prince Norodom Ranariddh

The little prince

After five decades in and out of Cambodian politics, Prince Norodom Ranariddh has breezily announced yet another return, but many doubt his abilities and motives
By David Hutt - Feb 02, 2015

Jan 29, 2015 • 4 min read

Timor Leste's prime minister to resign

Xanana Gusmão has reportedly announced that he will step down as prime minister of Timor Leste within the next fortnight. Southeast Asia Globe speaks about the move to Damien Kingsbury, an expert on the country’s politics
By David Hutt - Jan 29, 2015

Jan 27, 2015 • 6 min read

“Asean should definitely intervene in human rights”

With the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place today, human rights consultant Wathshlah Naidu gives her thoughts on the region’s social issues and the adequacy of Asean in addressing them
By David Hutt - Jan 27, 2015

Jan 22, 2015 • 5 min read

Cyber talk

As cyber crime becomes a growing concern for governments and businesses, Southeast Asia Globe talks to Wahab Yusof, McAfee's vice president in Southeast Asia, about the region’s responses 
By David Hutt - Jan 22, 2015

Jan 14, 2015 • 8 min read

Behind the curtain

A recent World Bank report found that doing business in Laos is becoming easier. But has real progress been made on the ground or is the all-powerful communist party simply paying lip service to the major financial institutions?
By David Hutt - Jan 14, 2015

Jan 09, 2015 • 7 min read

Face of a region

After shooting to fame with a slew of Hong Kong action films, Michelle Yeoh soon took the call from Hollywood, becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated actors. Here, she talks to Southeast Asia Globe about her Malaysian roots, kicking ass and rubbing shoulders with Aung San Suu Kyi
By David Hutt - Jan 09, 2015

Jan 06, 2015 • 7 min read

Split personality

With question marks over Prime Minister Najib Razak’s authority, Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean has the potential to redeem the credibility he has lost on both sides of the political divide
By David Hutt - Jan 06, 2015

Dec 19, 2014 • 3 min read
Cambodia

Hun Sen “misinformed” over Cambodia’s mass HIV infection, says Françoise Barré-Sinoussi

Virologist jointly credited with discovering HIV calls for calm Françoise Barré-Sinoussi – credited along with her colleague Luc Montagnier as the discoverer of HIV – has said that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has been “misinformed”, following his comments regarding an outbreak of the virus in Battambang province, in Cambodia’s northwest
By David Hutt and Dene Mullen - Dec 19, 2014

Dec 15, 2014 • 7 min read
Luxury Bikes

Wheels of fortune

The motorcycle market in Cambodia has long been characterised by cheap and efficient bikes. But in recent years the Kingdom’s streets have become peppered with more powerful, more expensive and more eye-catching machines
By David Hutt - Dec 15, 2014

Dec 11, 2014 • 4 min read
History

Tell me no lies

John Pilger was one of the first Western journalists to bring the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime to the world’s attention. Now, 35 years after the release of his documentary, Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia, Pilger speaks to Southeast Asia Globe about his memories of those days
By David Hutt - Dec 11, 2014

Dec 08, 2014 • 7 min read

The big year

Will a new region-wide convention and regional integration, both slated for next year, succeed where past efforts have failed and quash human trafficking?
By David Hutt - Dec 08, 2014

Dec 01, 2014 • 7 min read

Interview: Régis Wargnier

Acclaimed French film maker Régis Wargnier, director of the Golden Globe and Academy Award winning Indochine and the soon-to-be-released The Gate (Fr. Le Temps des Aveux) talks to Southeast Asia Globe
By David Hutt - Dec 01, 2014

Nov 25, 2014 • 1 min read

Travel unravelled

From the mountains of northern Laos to the urban order of Singapore and the pristine beaches of Cambodia’s islands, Southeast Asia has attractions to suit all tastes, budgets and ages. Take a look at the numbers that lie behind the region’s tourist industry
By David Hutt - Nov 25, 2014

Nov 10, 2014 • 13 min read
Somaly Mam

The road to lost prominence

Somaly Mam was one of the world’s leading figures in the fight against human trafficking. But following a Newsweek article that accused her of fabricating parts of her life story, Mam’s reputation was left in tatters. Now she is on the comeback trail
By David Hutt - Nov 10, 2014

Oct 08, 2014 • 6 min read
Asean-African trade

The not-so-dark continent

As Asean nations begin to foster economic ties with their African counterparts, the bloc needs to open its eyes to the opportunities available in this flourishing land
By David Hutt - Oct 08, 2014

Oct 03, 2014 • 7 min read
herbal high

Coming up easy

Known as ‘herbal heroin’, a Southeast Asian leaf called kratom is being consumed by an increasing number of Westerners, while in its native land it is going through a renaissance as both a recreational drug and an aid to opiate withdrawal
By David Hutt - Oct 03, 2014

Sep 03, 2014 • 8 min read

Fixing a hole

From heroin-addicted sex worker to best-selling author, Kate Holden tells Southeast Asia Globe about fighting social misconceptions and the literary world’s double standards
By David Hutt - Sep 03, 2014

Aug 07, 2014 • 3 min read
Khmer Rouge

Guilty verdict for Khmer Rouge pair

Two senior leaders of the Khmer Rouge have been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison
By David Hutt - Aug 07, 2014