Search results for "Philippines"

Jan 15, 2014 • 2 min read

Got skills?

Despite positive economic growth and low unemployment, the region’s workers continue to look abroad for jobs
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial

Jan 14, 2014 • 6 min read

Power to the people

Asean states must invest in their energy infrastructure if they are to ensure strong economic growth
By Christian Vits

Jan 13, 2014 • 1 min read

Typhoon blows past economy

Super-typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the central Philippines and left thousands dead in its wake, may not have a profound effect on the economy.
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Jan 13, 2014 • 7 min read

One last drink

Tourists in search of a cheap tipple are guzzling toxic cocktails that may lead to blindness, brain damage or even death
By Oliver Slow

Jan 08, 2014 • 4 min read

Bringing home the bacon

Janet Lim Napoles is the woman at the heart of the Philippines’ multimillion-dollar pork barrel scam. But is she a criminal mastermind?
By Sacha Passi

Dec 18, 2013 • 2 min read

The rise of designer homes

Branded real estate promises to be the next big thing to sweep through Southeast Asia’s world of luxury goods
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Dec 17, 2013 • 8 min read

To catch a queen

Recent corruption scandals have ignited the debate about dynastic politics in Indonesia. But even experts are unsure of how to address this world of clandestine meetings and mystical martial-arts clans
By Philip Jacobson

Dec 12, 2013 • 6 min read

Uncharted waters

Four Asean nations are negotiating hard to form a giant free trade zone in the Asia-Pacific region. Those choosing not to join in may regret their decision
By Christian Vits

Dec 11, 2013 • 4 min read

Top five: Southeast Asian Games mascots

You’ve been chosen to host a prestigious international games event, spent a huge chunk of change building stadiums, lost hair over having enough hotel rooms and then you realise you’ve forgotten to design a mascot… 
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial

Dec 06, 2013 • 2 min read

Troubled waters

Southeast Asia needs to present a united front on the South China Sea dispute sooner rather than later
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Dec 05, 2013 • 7 min read

Made in Cambodia

Having positioned itself as a low-cost manufacturing alternative, the Kingdom is finally attracting the big boys
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Dec 05, 2013 • 4 min read

New kid on the bloc?

Roberto Soares, East Timor’s former ambassador to Singapore and Brunei, is the man leading the country’s charge toward a place at the Asean table
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial