southeast asia



STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 09, 2016 • 3 min read

What could happen in Southeast Asia after the US election?

By Logan Connor • Nov 09, 2016
Voters across the US are casting their ballots for their 45th president, choosing between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. The effects will be felt the world over, and Southeast Asia could see an immediate impact  

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 17, 2016 • 6 min read

Netflix As Netflix moves in, local video streaming platforms fight back

By Kirsten Han • Oct 17, 2016
Southeast Asia has been hailed as the next big market for video streaming startups, with local telcos joining forces with big name studios to deliver both Hollywood and local content to the masses. Can the US streaming sensation Netflix, which officially launched in the region in January, now compete with these more affordable local rivals?

Sep 16, 2016 • 8 min read
Russia and Asia

Putin’s own ‘pivot to Asia’

Russian president Vladimir Putin embarked on a pivot towards Asia of his own well before the US under Barack Obama
By David Hutt • Sep 16, 2016

Jul 28, 2016 • 11 min read
Interview

The Southeast Asian entrepreneur

Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia has seen a new breed of entrepreneur – along with improved education, technology development and better government investment. But can the region become the world’s next Silicon Valley?
By David Hutt • Jul 28, 2016

Jun 29, 2016 • 3 min read
Poets

Top five: Southeast Asia's best poets

From embracing the avant garde in Myanmar to exploring Balinese strictures, the region’s best poets are often a bold voice in opposition to the status quo
By Paul Millar • Jun 29, 2016

Apr 30, 2016 • 4 min read
Artist

Top five: Southeast Asian contemporary artists

The roles of contemporary artists in society can perhaps be boiled down to asking questions that make us think. From giving a voice to the voiceless to critiquing lax construction standards, here are five artists who do that better than most
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Apr 30, 2016

Mar 18, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

Long-term planning the key to sustainable cities

Professor Mark Tewdwr-Jones of Newcastle University's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape discusses the future of Southeast Asia's cities
By David Hutt • Mar 18, 2016

Mar 16, 2016 • 6 min read
Infrastructure

Financing the future of cities

Governments will need to think creatively to find the funds for futuristic infrastructure projects
By David Hutt • Mar 16, 2016

Mar 08, 2016 • 4 min read
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 • Mar 08, 2016