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STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 18, 2018 • 3 min read

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo What the former president’s comeback means for the Philippines

By Paul Millar • Sep 18, 2018
Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has survived corruption accusations, a four-year detention and a serious illness to become house speaker of the parliament. But can she bring her power to bear to fulfil President Rodrigo Duterte’s dream of a new Philippines?

Sep 15, 2018 • 3 min read
Nabil Rosman

The youngster earning plaudits for stunning conceptual photography

Nabil Rosman is a fresh-faced 18-year-old making a big impression on the Malaysian photography scene with his conceptual photos of life in Kuala Lumpur. Rosman won the under-21 category of the prestigious Hasselblad Masters international photography competition earlier this year, and he’s now showcasing his work for the first time at this month’s Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival
By Cristyn Lloyd • Sep 15, 2018

Sep 14, 2018 • 5 min read
Books to boutiques

Discover a different side to Singapore

Touching down in Singapore for a work trip or holiday can feel a bit like stepping into the future, with its polished streets, architecture reaching to the heavens and easily navigable MRT system. For visitors seeking neighbourhoods to explore and a place to return to at night, the bustling city also provides a peek into history and cosy quarters to lay one’s head
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Sep 14, 2018

Sep 13, 2018 • 4 min read
Typhoon Mangkhut

The Philippines braced for 'super' storm

The year’s most powerful typhoon is on track to make landfall in northern Philippines on Saturday, as local officials order precautionary evacuations of thousands in preparation for the storm
By Robin Spiess • Sep 13, 2018

Sep 13, 2018 • 4 min read
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Eco-friendly dining at Eleven One Kitchen

Cambodia’s first 99% plastic-free restaurant serves traditional Khmer dishes using local ingredients whenever possible – and with no MSG
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Sep 13, 2018

Sep 13, 2018 • 7 min read
Whatever happened to

Cambodia’s homemade electric car?

The homegrown Angkor Car has hinted at a future free from the gas-guzzling SUVs on Cambodia’s crowded streets. But despite a glamorous launch in 2013, the Kingdom’s first electric car seems to have stalled at the starting line
By Paul Millar • Sep 13, 2018

Sep 12, 2018 • 11 min read
Waste and recycling

The plastic tide

As Southeast Asia buckles beneath the weight of the world's redirected refuse, experts say sustainable waste management can only come by abandoning our throwaway culture
By Paul Millar • Sep 12, 2018

Sep 11, 2018 • 3 min read
BitLumens

combining blockchain and solar to power off-grid communities

Using blockchain and solar energy, UN- and World Bank-endorsed startup BitLumens has been tooling its solar home technology to bring electricity and financial inclusion to underserved populations. Myanmar and Indonesia are BitLumens’s first Southeast Asia stops. Founding CEO Veronica Garcia spoke with Southeast Asia Globe about their plans to lease solar systems to power off-the-grid households
By Janelle Retka • Sep 11, 2018