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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

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 13, 2018 • 4 min read

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

By Thomas Brent • Apr 13, 2018
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

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

Apr 10, 2018 • 11 min read
Women's rights

Praying for equality

The kingdom's pagodas have long been home to men and women who have left their lives behind and dedicated themselves to following the Buddha's teachings. But unlike monks, the Kingdom's female devotees enjoy little prestige
By Paul Millar • Apr 10, 2018

Apr 07, 2018 • 5 min read
World Health Day

Cambodia has made great strides in health care but many challenges remain, says WHO coordinator

This year’s World Health Day marks the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Kumanan Rasanathan, coordinator of health systems at WHO Cambodia, talks about the importance of the day and how Cambodia is addressing universal health coverage, this year’s theme
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Apr 07, 2018