southeast asia



STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 19, 2023 • 6 min read

Interview New book unveils ‘Carbon Colonialism’ in Southeast Asia

By Anton L. Delgado • Jun 19, 2023
University of London lecturer Laurie Parsons compiles 15 years of work across Cambodia to understand how the country fits into the global supply chain providing the West with garments, footwear and more. In this Q&A, Parsons shares insights from the book and his experiences in the field

STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 17, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial All about environment

By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 17, 2023
From carbon emissions in Singapore to fish conservation in the Mekong River

STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 10, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Southeast Asia in black and white

By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 10, 2023
Plus, urgent need for stronger climate mitigation strategies in the region in light of extreme heat and climate change.

Jun 06, 2023 • 9 min read
Interview

A new lens on Southeast Asian street photography

The upcoming journal Plaza, a release by publisher Soi Books, will showcase photographers from across the region as they document their homes. The Globe spoke with Soi Books co-founder Suridh “Shaz” Das-Hassan about the project and the wider publishing scene
By Molly Dunlap • Jun 06, 2023

Jun 05, 2023 • 5 min read
Analysis

As climate risk grows, resilience must match new highs

Weather patterns are becoming more erratic, forcing societies to adapt. Today, on World Environment Day, Vinod Thomas of the The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore writes that only a proactive approach will stave off the worst outcomes of climate change
By Vinod Thomas • Jun 05, 2023

May 27, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Election controversies

Plus, Mekong flora and fauna conservation
By Beatrice Siviero • May 27, 2023

May 06, 2023 • 4 min read
Editorial

Press freedom & activist shooting

A Lao democracy activist survived shooting while the country keeps struggling with mental health support. In Cambodia, World Press Freedom Day event failed to address the country’s alarming decline in free press, plus interview with an amphibian conservation expert
By Andrew Haffner • May 06, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 • 3 min read
Editorial

Singapore’s first execution in 2023

Singapore carried out its first execution of 2023. Meanwhile the Globe released its third podcast episode as the macaque breeders in Cambodia face corruption allegations. Laos is clearing its air with rainfall after three months of hazardous haze
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 29, 2023

Apr 22, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Happy New Year

Laos celebrates the new year in full swing while Thailand fears empty promises ahead of the elections amidst the festivities. Meanwhile, Cambodia's largest monkey farm is facing wildlife trafficking allegations, and children in the Philippines are falling behind in education.
By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 22, 2023