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STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 07, 2019 • 7 min read

Philippines Who’s who in the fight for Muslim autonomy

By Thomas Brent • Feb 07, 2019
The Philippines’ south has long been mired in conflict, but with so many different factions and splinter groups, it’s hard to know your BIFFs from your MILFs. Here’s our who’s who of the most important players in the conflict

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 06, 2019 • 6 min read

Art Zen and the art of minimalism

By Cristyn Lloyd • Feb 06, 2019
An exhibition in Singapore is putting minimalism in the spotlight for the first time in Southeast Asia – and revealing a history of radical artistic experimentation in the region that breaks down traditional borders

STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 05, 2019 • 9 min read

Khmer Rouge legacy Face-to-face with tragedy

By Robin Spiess • Feb 05, 2019
Mapping Memories Cambodia aims to document the impact of the genocidal regime by putting survivors’ stories in the palm of your hand

Feb 04, 2019 • 4 min read
Khmer Crafts & Food Festival

Cambodia's social enterprises and small Businesses take centre stage

A celebration of culture, handicrafts, arts, and food will grace the streets of BKK3 in the form of a tented festival. With over 60 vendors, the 3rd annual Khmer Crafts and Food Festival (KCFF) is taking over streets 330 and 113 next to the Toul Sleng S21 Museum on the last Saturday in February
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 04, 2019

Feb 01, 2019 • 4 min read
Brexit fallout

Heavy impact far away

A report outlines the effects that the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union could have on Cambodia and other countries in Southeast Asia
By Robin Spiess, Thomas Brent • Feb 01, 2019

Jan 31, 2019 • 7 min read
Timor-Leste

President and parliament go head to head in budget showdown

The largest budget in Timor-Leste’s history has been vetoed by President Francisco Guterres, who argued that buying out shares in the Greater Sunrise oil and gas fields will leave precious little money for health, education and basic infrastructure. And although the government is confident it can push the bill through, it may be in for a bitter struggle
By Sophie Raynor • Jan 31, 2019

Jan 30, 2019 • 6 min read
'Angkor should inspire, not stop us'

Cambodia's top contemporary artists hope to break new ground

In Siem Reap, the newly opened Treeline Urban Resort has built into its foundation an open-air gallery where contemporary Cambodian artists can display their works on rotation, contributing their pieces to one of the four themed exhibits each year. At the recent launch of the resort’s inaugural exhibit, called Face Forward, the first artists to display at the Treeline gathered to discuss their work, the challenges they’ve overcome and the future of contemporary art in the Kingdom
By Robin Spiess • Jan 30, 2019

Jan 29, 2019 • 4 min read
Visual art

Photographer makes waves with Strawpocalypse project

Concept photographer Benjamin Von Wong’s latest creation sees the Canadian artist shine a light on the damaging nature of straws, in his new project the Strawpocalypse, which represents "the parting of the plastic sea"
By Thomas Brent • Jan 29, 2019

Jan 28, 2019 • 10 min read
Sarah Chen

‘Investing in women-led companies is good business’

With The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, Malaysian entrepreneur and investor Sarah Chen wants to channel $1 billion towards women-led and gender-diverse projects
By Simone Salden • Jan 28, 2019

Jan 25, 2019 • 10 min read
Singapore

The desperation of migrant workers

Southeast Asia Globe speaks with foreign workers and the aid organisations that help them get back on their feet after on-the-job injuries force them to battle with employers. A new law that takes effect in April could change the game
By Silvia Boccardi • Jan 25, 2019