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

Myanmar President pardons more than 8,000 prisoners

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 18, 2018
Of the 8,490 to be released as part of the country’s traditional new year celebrations, more than 6,000 have been convicted of drug offences

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

Interview: Leang Syna The changing face of Cambodia's beauty industry

By Cristyn Lloyd • Apr 17, 2018
Leang Syna is arguably Cambodia's top makeup and beauty professional, having worked on films sets with award-winning directors such as Rithy Panh and, more recently, Hollywood giant Angelina Jolie. She talks about the art of special makeup effects and why the perception of the beauty industry is changing

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 16, 2018 • 7 min read

Malaysia The booking site opening new doors for Muslim tourists

By Janelle Retka • Apr 16, 2018
With Islamic travel rising rapidly, Malaysian booking site Tripfez is offering experiences tailored to religious needs as well as a Halal travel rating system called the Salam Standard. Faeez Fadhlillah, the company's CEO and co-founder, discusses how the company has brought a new level of ease to Muslims' travels

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 15, 2018 • 2 min read

Say cheese The AI technology that measures your emotions while you shop

By Janelle Retka • Apr 15, 2018
Malaysia-based Glueck Technologies developed an AI product in 2015 that measures customer emotions through CCTV technology to improve customer service in retail settings. Its founding CEO Alberrt Alexander describes how he expects the invention to shape business in the region

Apr 13, 2018 • 4 min read
Boracay Island

Closure of "cesspool" island a chance to correct how tourism functions

One of the Philippines' busiest tourist hotspots Boracay Island was labelled a "cesspool" by the country's president Rodrigo Duterte in February 2018. One month later he announced that the island will close for six months, beginning on 26 April. Vince Cinches, the oceans and political campaigner for Greenpeace Southeast Asia, gives his opinion on the matter
By Thomas Brent • Apr 13, 2018

Apr 12, 2018 • 3 min read
Responsible travel

The dos and don'ts for tourists visiting Cambodia according to experts

Holidaying in Cambodia invariably creates memories that last a lifetime, but it can also present visitors with tricky ethical dilemmas. Here, some of the country's leading charitable organisations offer advice on acting responsible while visiting the Kingdom
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 12, 2018

Apr 11, 2018 • 9 min read
Myanmar

Dark clouds on the horizon

Despite grave warnings over the environmental costs, Myanmar is pushing ahead with a number of coal-fired power plants. The villagers who will suffer the most are fighting back
By Brennan O'Connor • Apr 11, 2018

Apr 11, 2018 • 2 min read
Reporters Without Borders

US database a threat to Southeast Asia press freedom

The US’ plans to keep tabs on outlets and journalists will fuel media crackdowns in Southeast Asia, Reporters Without Borders say
By Tom O'Connell • Apr 11, 2018

Apr 10, 2018 • 3 min read
Dogs vs boars:

Indonesia's brutal blood sport in pictures

On the outskirts of Bandung in Indonesia, a brutal spectacle that pits fighting dogs against wild boars has held sway for almost half a century. This bloody photo montage shows the horror of such fights
By Bukbis Candra • Apr 10, 2018