Search results for "Cambodia"

Opinion

The survivor’s story, a tale of migrant worker abuse in Laos

Modern human slavery is an ongoing narrative taking many forms. A former aid worker explains how Laos remains a nation ripe for migrant labour exploitation
By Matthew Friedman

Cambodia

FROM THE GROUND UP: 30 years of excellence with LBL construction

Launched at a turning point in the nation’s history, over the past three decades French-Cambodian firm LBL has navigated a changing landscape to evolve from a family business to a leading construction company in the country
By Written by Stew Post; Photos by Jack Malipan for Southeast Asia Globe

Art

The mural artist making Singapore’s heritage accessible

Yip Yew Chong, one of Singapore’s most celebrated street artists, is using his murals to make the city’s history accessible to present day viewers
By Amanda Oon

Myanmar coup

US threatens new measures against Myanmar junta

The United States is considering new measures to pressure the Myanmar junta to return the country back on a "democratic trajectory"
By Francesco Fontemaggi/AFP

Interview

Angkor Archaeological Park plans changes in the year ahead

As Cambodia’s crown jewel of history and tourism reopens, a park official discusses forthcoming changes affecting visitors from within and beyond the Kingdom
By Text and Photos by Anton L. Delgado

Misinformation

Facebook remains a centre of authoritarianism and hate in Southeast Asia

Patchy oversight enables regimes to spread propaganda and silence critics while vulnerable populations and their defenders are targeted
By Jack Brook and Govi Snell

Analysis

Asia-Europe summit offers opportunities for ‘shared growth’

The diplomatic conference in Cambodia will test the enthusiasm on two continents for a multilateral approach to global issues
By Christian Echle

History

The Haiphong Massacre of 1946 is a severe illustration of empire

When the French army attacked the Vietnamese city, thousands of victims and refugees became human monuments to the brutal history of colonialism in Southeast Asia
By Stein Tønnesson

Performing arts

Khmer performers emerge from the pandemic with renewed purpose

As traditional Khmer arts struggle with the loss of tourism dollars, artists see Cambodia’s reopening as a chance for revival and vital industry change
By Anton L. Delgado

Opinion

Thailand’s inescapable debt is creating a real ‘Squid Game’

The apocalyptic drama draws parallels with Thai residents and migrant workers who are drowning in debt and living in desperation
By Mark S. Cogan

Energy

Locked in – Why Thailand buys electricity from Laos

As low production prices make hydropower a player in Thailand's energy market, the cost and impact of dams in neighbouring Laos face scrutiny
By Wanpen Pajai

Opinion

The Greta Effect excites activists, but can’t stop corporate greenwashing

As climate campaigner Greta Thunberg calls out status quo COP26 negotiations, the green insincerity of executives impacts Southeast Asia
By Brian P.D Hannon