southeast asia



STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 25, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Reforestation plans and labour rights

By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 25, 2023
Cambodia's reforestation attempts might fail, and delivery app drivers across the region call for higher wages. Meanwhile, Singapore's education system implements new reforms

STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 20, 2023 • 6 min read

Analysis Southeast Asia’s power dynamic is not quite ‘Game of Thrones’

By Raafi Seiff • Mar 20, 2023
As jostling superpowers U.S. and China continue to maintain global influence, Southeast Asia's combined power could put the region in a prime position to rise to the top rungs of political potential, as Australian think tank Lowy Institute's latest Asia Power Index suggests

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 18, 2023 • 3 min read

Editorial Crackdown on independent journalism

By Beatrice Siviero • Feb 18, 2023
Cambodia criticised for press freedom repression as PM talks with German president. Plus former Khmer Rouge child soldiers have no access to post-trauma care and Singapore budget lacks inclusivity.

Feb 11, 2023 • 3 min read
Editorial

Risky adoptions and palm oil tensions

Cambodia is close to resuming controversial intercountry adoption with Italy, Vietnam manufacturing layoffs reach the U.S., Indonesian small palm oil businesses strive for economic survival, communities fight for their urban housing rights in the Philippines.
By Beatrice Siviero • Feb 11, 2023

Feb 04, 2023 • 3 min read
Editorial

ASEAN could do better

Southeast Asia must work harder on the fight against corruption and human rights protection through effective legislation and rule of law
By Beatrice Siviero • Feb 04, 2023

Jan 25, 2023 • 3 min read
Maps

Cartographer maps new dimensions of ASEAN

A passion for Southeast Asia and an interest in the region's poulations and economic development helped inspire hobbyist cartographer Terence Teo's striking high definition maps of ASEAN countries.
By Andrew Haffner • Jan 25, 2023

Jan 21, 2023 • 3 min read
Editorial

Press freedom, protests and political pressures

The Globe welcomes a new reporter while Southeast Asia juggles between new political changes and environmental challenges
By Beatrice Siviero • Jan 21, 2023