southeast asia



STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 08, 2016 • 4 min read

Inspiration Five inspirational Southeast Asian women

By Daniel Besant • Mar 08, 2016
From Indonesia’s first feminist to a Vietnamese policewoman-turned-blogger, a selection of women who have made a mark on the region

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 24, 2016 • 7 min read

Dating Apps The fierce business of love

By Kirsten Han • Feb 24, 2016
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

STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 07, 2015 • 4 min read

Getty Images Talent spotter

By David Hutt • Dec 07, 2015
The world’s largest photo agency, Getty Images, is shifting focus in the region. Local photographers are the future, according to Kumiko Shimamoto, the company’s vice-president in Asia

Mar 26, 2015 • 3 min read
Singer

Top five: Pop-tastic songbirds

Southeast Asian songstresses are doing the region proud
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 26, 2015

Mar 20, 2015 • 7 min read
Defence

Gears of war

Southeast Asia is experiencing a boom in the arms trade, but does that mean advances for defence contractors?
By David Hutt • Mar 20, 2015

Feb 04, 2015 • 12 min read

A new cold war?

With the United States’ renewed affection for Asia provoking suspicion from China, will Southeast Asian nations become pawns as the two superpowers battle for influence?
By David Hutt • Feb 04, 2015

Dec 30, 2014 • 3 min read
Consumption

Top five: shopping malls

In the world of retail therapy, size certainly does matter. These Southeast Asian confections of consumption are perfect for frittering away the weekend while giving your wallet a damned good shoeing
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Dec 30, 2014

Oct 09, 2014 • 7 min read

The next level

The region’s tertiary education sector has received an ‘A’ for effort in recent decades and, while there is certainly room for improvement, the future looks even brighter
By Bridget Di Certo • Oct 09, 2014

Aug 11, 2014 • 8 min read
Consumption

Pocket power

Southeast Asia’s expanding middle class will significantly benefit the region’s societies while also raising new questions about economic sustainability
By Christian Vits • Aug 11, 2014

Mar 10, 2014 • 7 min read
Press freedom

Truth and lies

While 2014’s Press Freedom Index shows some positive change in the region, many governments still show a flagrant disregard for the fifth estate
By Colin Meyn • Mar 10, 2014