Green technology

New phone application could help solve Cambodia’s waste issue

GoGreen, an environmentally conscious project, has developed a new application that they hope can engage young people and clean up Cambodia's streets
By Thomas Brent • Feb 13, 2018

Protests in Bangkok as activists demand election this year

Hundreds of protesters take to the streets in Bangkok to demand a general election, which has already been delayed numerous times
By Thomas Brent • Feb 12, 2018

Child sex abuse

The sound of silence

An unregulated pagoda environment, the status of monks and the downplaying of male rape means that sexual abuse of children in the monkhood is likely more widespread than anyone dares to admit
By Paul Millar • Feb 12, 2018

Singapore to help brick-and-mortar stores compete against Amazon

Singapore is considering introducing a levy on e-commerce to give traditional vendors a fighting chance in the face of increased online competition
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 12, 2018

Yangon

Where to eat, sleep and be merry in Myanmar's cultural capital

Discover Yangon, Myanmar's exquisite cultural capital, where the likes of George Orwell and Mick Jagger have passed through
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 09, 2018

The Philippines

Duterte bulldozes 20 luxury cars in "message" to tax evaders

Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, orders the destruction of rows of luxury cars that were smuggled into the country
By Thomas Brent • Feb 08, 2018

EU and China not in competition in Cambodia, says EU ambassador

In the build up to this year's election in Cambodia, European Union ambassador George Edgar discusses the country's close partnership with Europe, democracy, and the role of China
By Musaazi Namiti • Feb 08, 2018

Tomorrow's world

Grab aims for self-driving taxis in Southeast Asia before 2022

Southeast Asia's streets could soon be filled with driverless cars as Grab takes the initiative on developing self-driving vehicles in the region
By Thomas Brent • Feb 07, 2018