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Cambodia

Siem Reap’s self-made hospitality hero

Over a feast of classical Cambodian countryside dishes in his tropical villa, Cambodian entrepreneur Soann Kann discusses taking risks, the value of professional experience and why he ditched his family-oriented business model
By Claire Knox

Microfinance

In whose interest?

Cambodia’s microfinance sector reels from the central bank’s decision to introduce an interest rate cap
By Euan Black

Street art

Teenage street artists launch Phnom Penh graffiti tour with a heart

Kimchean Koy and David Myers are hoping to cause a ripple effect in Cambodia’s creative scene with a new urban art tour that will benefit underprivileged children
By Hemmunind Hou

Top five: Southeast Asia’s best speakeasy bars

Informed by the drinking culture of the US’ prohibition era, the modern speakeasy offers the perfect blend of mouthwatering innovation and welcome escapism. Here are some of our favourites from around the region
By Euan Black

Does Asean deserve its own Nobel Peace Prize?

Why Asean is the world’s most successful experiment in regional cooperation, according to Kishore Mahbubani, dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and co-author of The ASEAN Miracle: A Catalyst for Peace
By Logan Connor

What does Trump’s 'America First' policy mean for Southeast Asia?

After just two months in office, it seems that the US president has turned his back on the region
By David Hutt

March culture highlights: Thai film star Tony Jaa, Coldplay and Disney on Ice

Your March guide to culture in Southeast Asia 
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Female Politicians

Five female politicians in Southeast Asia you should know

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Southeast Asia Globe profiles five leading female politicians in the region
By Logan Connor

Cambodia

How leaks, lies and fake news took over politics

As social media becomes the number one news source for young Cambodians, the spectre of ‘fake news’ is haunting a nation whose politics is wracked by rumour and ridicule
By Paul Millar

Cambodia

Pay and divide

Islamic organisations from the Middle East are pouring money into Cambodia’s Cham Muslim communities, spreading hardline teachings and threatening to drive a wedge between the Muslim minority and their Buddhist neighbours
By Paul Millar

Buddhism

Pagoda problems

As Cambodia modernises and sex and drug scandals rock the monkhood, the famed saffron robes no longer command the respect they once did
By Euan Black

Cambodia

The rain gamblers

Climate change could spell the end for Cambodia’s high-stakes habit of betting on the weather
By Paul Millar