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By Leila Goldstein • Mar 17, 2023
Government officials and guests gathered at Cambodia's National Museum for a special unpacking ceremony as a group of looted Cambodian antiquities were returned home from the inventories of international collectors
By Stew Post • Mar 16, 2023
The new video for Ruthko’s single “Stay the Same,'' is an international collaboration that gives audiences a taste of Phnom Penh’s wild side
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 17, 2023
The festival will mark its return to Cambodia's capital and its 14th edition with a launch ceremony and masterclasses that celebrate the cinematic craft
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Feb 07, 2023
Inspirational drama and uplifting comedy, chilling true crime and heart-warming fantasy. Prepare to experience all the continent has to offer at the European Film Festival Cambodia 2023!
In an exclusive interview Globe sat down with Nora Abu-Bakar, publisher at Penguin Random House Southeast Asia, to discuss bringing regional authors to the international stage and how social media is driving a love for reading
By Amanda Oon • Feb 03, 2023
With dwindling resources and manpower, the Lion City’s lion dance troupes have struggled to meet a post-Covid boom for traditional lion dances in an increasingly commercialised market
By Amanda Oon • Feb 03, 2023
A series of unique images tracks the important and unique journey of the three-wheeled trishaw carriage, once a vital mode of transport, now a rarer sight on George Town's streets
By Philippe Durant • Jan 02, 2023
As the world prepares for 2023, Southeast Asia Globe reflects on the major events that have shaped this year, and laid the foundations for the one ahead.
By Amanda Oon • Dec 19, 2022
The archive aims to accelerate social movements across the region by celebrating the country’s vibrant history of grassroots activism and storytelling
By Jack Brook • Dec 13, 2022
Emphasis on public spaces and physical connectivity can help Cambodia's cultural capital thrive.
By Ses Aronsakda • Dec 12, 2022
While some youth seek second-hand clothes to express themselves, others are concerned for sustainability and the environment.
By Brendan Ryan • Dec 07, 2022
Those who fled the military coup in hopes of a safer life abroad are facing the risks of returning home under a bleak economic landscape and active conflict
By Jacob Payne • Dec 01, 2022