Search results for "Philippines"

Jul 28, 2023 • 10 min read
Feature

As regional cities expand, urban poor risk being left behind

Housing experts say improving informal settlements is a key to social and economic development. But in fast-urbanising Southeast Asia, finding holistic solutions for the marginalised is easier said than done
By Beatrice Siviero

Jul 26, 2023 • 9 min read
Feature

As global economy slows, SEA growth fights on

Amidst concerns over rising costs and continuing inflation, a new report from the Asian Development Bank and economic experts are finding optimism amongst bleak economic outlooks
By Amanda Oon

Jul 01, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

A rainbow month

From lost political hopes to LGBT+ rights to community radio
By Beatrice Siviero

Jun 17, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

All about environment

From carbon emissions in Singapore to fish conservation in the Mekong River
By Beatrice Siviero

Jun 05, 2023 • 5 min read
Analysis

As climate risk grows, resilience must match new highs

Weather patterns are becoming more erratic, forcing societies to adapt. Today, on World Environment Day, Vinod Thomas of the The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore writes that only a proactive approach will stave off the worst outcomes of climate change
By Vinod Thomas

Jun 02, 2023 • 10 min read
Interview

A life for children’s rights

Children are often the focus of sweeping policies across Southeast Asia and beyond, but rarely do they get the chance to take part in governance. To mark International Children's Rights day this week, the Globe sat for a Q&A with renowned advocate Amihan V. Abueva about youth participation and more
By Beatrice Siviero

May 26, 2023 • 9 min read
Cyberspace

Stopping the scroll: Vietnam threatens TikTok ban

Hanoi has launched an unusually thorough probe of the video-sharing platform's local operations. As authorities brand the app a social ill, concerns loom over both domestic speech restrictions and sovereignty issues with China
By Govi Snell

May 18, 2023 • 6 min read
Sports and games

In SEA Games debut, Cambodian chess gets a spotlight

Otherwise known as ouk chaktrang, the regional variant of the more familiar international chess game has leaped from cafe tables and street-side hangouts to the big stage. With ancient roots and a modern tradition, the game’s sudden visibility could usher in a new generation of players
By Molly Dunlap

Apr 22, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Happy New Year

Laos celebrates the new year in full swing while Thailand fears empty promises ahead of the elections amidst the festivities. Meanwhile, Cambodia's largest monkey farm is facing wildlife trafficking allegations, and children in the Philippines are falling behind in education.
By Beatrice Siviero