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Startups

Financial technology to lead the way for Cambodia's growing startup scene

The founder behind a Cambodian startup predicts that e-commerce is growing too slowly. Fintech, he says, and a good payment system must come first before everything else follows
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

CNRP dissolution

Cambodians 'undermining democracy' to face visa sanctions if travelling to the US

The US asked that Hun Sen’s government reinstate the dissolved CNRP and free its leader from prison, characterising these actions as ‘anti-democratic’ Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen waves as he arrives at the Clark International Airport in Pampanga province, the Philippines on 11 November 2017 Photo: Rolex Dela Pena/EPA…
By Madeleine Keck

Duterte's drug war

Philippine President Duterte asks police force to rejoin bloody anti-drug campaign

Last month, Duterte had called off the 160,000-strong police force from the drug war saying they would only be asked to rejoin should drug use begin to rise
By Johanna Chisholm

Media Freedom

Freedom on the line

According to the annual Freedom on the Net report, more counties are seen to be using fake news and online manipulation than ever before
By Johanna Chisholm

Photography

See how the only supermoon of 2017 lit up Southeast Asia

This was the first in a trilogy of ‘supermoons’ predicted to be on the horizon, with the next two set to appear early in the first month of 2018 On Sunday night, iconic landmarks across the world were lit up by what is now commonly being referred to as a ‘supermoon’. In…
By Johanna Chisholm

Bali volcano

Why Mount Agung's eruption won't really cause the planet's temperature to drop

Tsunamis, mudslides, and air pollution are risks linked to volcano eruptions. Here, we set aside what's likely to happen (and not happen) after Mount Agung erupts
By Johanna Chisholm

Duterte's 'revolutionary government' sparks thousands to both protest and show support in capital

Duterte divided the country last month when he said he'd like to set-up a 'revolutionary government', leading some to worry he's eyeing for dictatorship 
By Johanna Chisholm

Duterte explains why he terminated foreign-brokered peace talks with communist rebels

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte blamed the breakdown in talks on the Maoists guerrillas’ demand for a coalition government Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C) salutes during the 67th anniversary of the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) at a military camp in San Miguel, Bulacan province, Philippines, 24 November 2017. Photo: EPA/Simeon Celi
By Madeleine Keck

War on drugs

Duterte promises to kill his son if he is proven to be caught in drug cartel

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s eldest child finds himself at the heart of a scandal that could force the country’s first family from power
By Paul Millar

Miss Universe

Cambodia and Laos compete for the first time

With the addition of these two Southeast Asian candidates, the prestigious beauty pageant will now feature 92 countries and territories, smashing the previous record of 89 in 2011
By Johanna Chisholm

Lawyers petition drug war as unconstitutional at Philippine Supreme Court

Lawyers argued in Tuesday's Supreme Court hearing that the word 'neutralise' could be misinterpreted by police officers to mean 'kill'
By Johanna Chisholm

Terrorism and security threats lead discussions at this year’s Asean summit

Duterte was met with support from his fellow Asean leaders after issuing a warning about the growing threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia   
By Johanna Chisholm