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Nov 12, 2014 • 4 min read

Call of duty

Indonesia’s recently replaced counter-terrorism chief, Ansyaad Mbai, kept the lid on extremism for more than ten years, but will his methods be effective enough in to curb future threats?
By Daniel Besant

Oct 29, 2014 • 8 min read

Outlook on Asean investment 2015

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines are surging ahead of their regional neighbors, with FDI increases of 17, 19 and 20.4 percent, respectively, in 2013, according to Bank of America Merill Lynch
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Oct 27, 2014 • 7 min read

Next in line

Singapore is leading the way in developing the infrastructure and technical know-how to make Africa a key Asean trading partner
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Oct 27, 2014 • 4 min read

Who stands to gain most from India-Myanmar rice deal?

India’s minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan, has confirmed New Delhi’s plans to import up to 100,000 tons of Burmese rice to supply its northeastern states, Nagaland and Mizoram
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Oct 21, 2014 • 9 min read

Looking for growth? Forecasts for Asia 2015

As the IMF recently released a report stating that growth in the United States and the Eurozone is likely to be 3.3 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively, next year – highlighting the continuation of considerable risks – the quest continues for alternatives to get growth back on track
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Oct 16, 2014 • 2 min read

Mapping the flow

Campaign group reveals extent of illegal money transfers out of developing countries
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial