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STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 20, 2018 • 9 min read

Cambodia Beyond yesterday’s cinema

By Cristyn Lloyd • Aug 20, 2018
Plagued by the low-budget horror and comedy flicks that have always proved successful among local audiences, a new group of filmmakers is daring to reinvent the industry

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

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi No end to race-based politics in sight under UMNO's new president

By Paul Millar • Aug 18, 2018
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been elected as Umno’s new president after the ruling party’s devastating defeat in Malaysia’s May national election. But is this stalwart of the establishment the right leader to break decades of deep-seated nepotism and patronage politics within the overtly race-based party?

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 17, 2018 • 3 min read

Censorship Malaysia repeals controversial Anti-Fake News Act

By Robin Spiess • Aug 17, 2018
Human rights activists in Southeast Asia applaud Malaysia as its government takes the first step toward repealing a contentious law critics feared would limit free speech in the country.

Aug 17, 2018 • 4 min read
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Manulife Cambodia: critical preparations

With a new Critical Illness Benefit featuring competitive financial and diagnoses coverage, Manulife Cambodia is helping the country's population overcome trying times and get back to the life and family they love
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 17, 2018

Aug 15, 2018 • 6 min read
Timeline

Cambodia’s imprisoned human rights activist

It is exactly two years since Cambodia’s prominent human rights defender Tep Vanny was jailed after protesting against the imprisonment of a group of rights workers known as the Adhoc 5. Southeast Asia Globe looks at her story so far
By Lesly Lotha • Aug 15, 2018

Aug 15, 2018 • 4 min read
Jakarta Palembang

Five must-see competitors at the 2018 Asian Games

The 18th edition of the Asian Games kicks off in Jakarta at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium this weekend, welcoming 45 countries to compete in 40 different sports. Southeast Asia Globe picks out five competitors to watch at this year’s games
By Thomas Brent • Aug 15, 2018

Aug 15, 2018 • 3 min read
Manuscript to bookshop

Inside Singapore’s world of publishing

For over a decade, Phoon Kok Hwa has coached authors on how to get their manuscript into bookshops as publisher at Candid Creation Publishing, a leading firm in Singapore. He’s helped transform the family-run business from a company focused on Chinese-language books to English-language business and self-help books
By Janelle Retka • Aug 15, 2018

Aug 14, 2018 • 7 min read
Architecture

Building a brighter Cambodia

When 35-year-old Hok Kang launched his career a decade ago, he wanted to change Cambodians’ perception of architecture. Since then, he has helped create Brown Coffee's look, trained up young architects at his own firm and ventured into high-end real-estate development by founding UrbanLand
By Janelle Retka • Aug 14, 2018