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STORY OF THE DAY • May 22, 2018 • 4 min read

Opinion No competition

By Maxfield Brown • May 22, 2018
With more and more manufacturing companies setting up shop in Vietnam, many see the nation as a natural competitor to China. But with both countries seeing big growth in this sector, rather than being rivals, they may be playing in completely different leagues

STORY OF THE DAY • May 21, 2018 • 7 min read

Healthcare Race to combat growing cancer crisis

By Cristyn Lloyd • May 21, 2018
Cancer claimed an estimated 1.2 million lives in Southeast Asia in 2012, making it the region's number one killer. And rates are predicted to skyrocket 40% by 2030. Governments are finally addressing this ongoing crisis, forcing medical professionals to play catchup in building quality cancer care systems

May 18, 2018 • 4 min read
Human rights

Revealing the Rainbow report sheds light on LGBTIQ rights in Southeast Asia

A recently published report that aims to highlight the human rights situation of Southeast Asia’s LGBTIQ communities and the people working to defend them has revealed both the challenges that the region faces and its progress
By Thomas Brent • May 18, 2018

May 18, 2018 • 3 min read
Taste of tradition

The Vietnamese bar serving pho-infused cocktails

In Hanoi's trendiest bar, Pham Tien Tiep's creative concoctions combine modern mixology with the savoury tastes of pho, fish sauce and Vietnamese pickles
By Paul Millar • May 18, 2018

May 17, 2018 • 3 min read
Sim Sokeara

The young Cambodian coder who helped build an award-winning company

Sim Sokeara is the senior lead web developer at Codingate, a Phnom Penh-based coding services company that won Startup of the Year at the Asean Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2017. He was part of the team of eager students who helped found the company back in 2013 and spoke to Southeast Asia Globe about the challenges of the fast-moving tech industry
By Cristyn Lloyd • May 17, 2018

May 16, 2018 • 2 min read
Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia's opposition icon released from prison with full royal pardon

Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim has been freed from prison after receiving a full royal pardon from the king. The 70-year old, who is likely to become the country’s next prime minister, walked free earlier today as huge crowds of well-wishers surrounded him
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 16, 2018

May 16, 2018 • 8 min read
Cambodia

The air we breathe

A year ago, Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment began monitoring Phnom Penh’s levels of the most damaging known air pollutant, PM2.5. How will the information gained be used?
By Janelle Retka • May 16, 2018

May 15, 2018 • 2 min read
Tech in Asia

Carousell announces launch of CarouPay e-wallet

The renowned Singapore-based listings app Carousell will launch its own payment platform next month to expedite the checkout process and provide better sales security for both vendors and shoppers
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 15, 2018

May 15, 2018 • 7 min read
Darius Cheung

Revolutionising Singapore's 'inefficient' property market

Singapore's real estate market was a vexing obstacle to navigate until Darius Cheung, CEO and co-founder of the country's homegrown housing website 99.co, helped transform the market with a user-focused approach to home hunting
By Janelle Retka • May 15, 2018

May 15, 2018 • 6 min read
Obesity

A Southeast Asian epidemic

Malnutrition is leaving Southeast Asia’s children predisposed to obesity and fatal diseases. With the rise of processed foods and less active lifestyles, these health impacts are only going to get worse unless children become the focal point of change
By Janelle Retka • May 15, 2018