Search results for "Philippines"

War on Drugs

Mexico’s feared drug cartels are infiltrating the region

Notorious for beheading rivals and massacring civilians, Mexican drug cartels are expanding into Southeast Asia
By David Hutt

Election

Old habits die hard in Philippine presidential election

The Philippines’ presidential election takes place next month and, in many ways, the issues at play have barely changed in centuries
By David Hutt

Southeast Asian nations embrace Abe’s doctrine

OPINION: Japan’s popularity in the region is high and the country’s influence is steadily rising, says expert
By Phuong Nguyen

Singapore the happiest Southeast Asian nation, according to report

The recently released fourth World Happiness Report held some surprising results for the region
By Logan Connor

Talking design with Regina Chan

With high-end interior design event Maison & Objet Asia currently taking place, we speak to Regina Chan, the show’s director, who reveals what to expect from the event and looks to the future of design in the region
By Holly Robertson

Inspiration

Five inspirational Southeast Asian women

From Indonesia’s first feminist to a Vietnamese policewoman-turned-blogger, a selection of women who have made a mark on the region
By Daniel Besant

Meet Chef Wan, Malaysia’s most outrageous food export

Chef Wan has been cooking on Malaysian TV and spreading the word of Southeast Asian cuisine for 25 years. With his latest show a global hit, the flamboyant star is showing how a little personality can make a big difference
By Dene Mullen

Indonesia on the cusp of an online shopping revolution

Poised to become the largest Southeast Asian e-commerce market by 2018, Indonesia presents big opportunities for online shopping startups
By Jennifer Meszaros

Dating Apps

The fierce business of love

In an age where ‘swiping right’ has entered common parlance, the matchmakers behind the region's most popular dating apps are working hard to attract users
By Kirsten Han

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

Southeast Asia facing severe drought

This year’s El Niño is causing food and water shortages across the region
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial

Child rights

Holy sin: child abuse in Cambodia’s Buddhist pagodas

Recent cases of monks committing child abuse have focused attention on the response from authorities and the Buddhist hierarchy
By David Hutt