Bloom Solutions

How cryptocurrencies ease money transfers for migrant workers

Bloom Solutions uses the power of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to solve real-world problems, such as money transfer for the world's 230 million migrants
By Euan Black • Feb 05, 2018

Economy

How Southeast Asian countries compare on growth and development

A new World Economic Forum development index shows that countries can be measured on a range of factors, including healthy life expectancy, GDP per capita and distribution of wealth
By Thomas Brent • Feb 02, 2018

LGBT

Indonesia drafts proposal to ban same sex relations

The proposal seeks to make same sex relations illegal but activists say it could lead to violations of basic rights and grave consequences for the LGBT community
By Thomas Brent • Feb 02, 2018

How Southeast Asian countries compare on growth and development

A new World Economic Forum development index shows that countries can be measured on a range of factors, including healthy life expectancy, GDP per capita and distribution of wealth
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 02, 2018

The Myst Dong Khoi

A historic getaway in Ho Chi Minh

A celebration of Ho Chi Minh City’s storied past, the Myst Dong Khoi weaves historical motifs into its homely, modern design
By Euan Black • Feb 02, 2018

ZoukOut 2017

Singapore's largest beachfront music festival beefs up offering to woo festivalgoers

ZoukOut is arguably Southeast Asia’s most iconic music festival but, in the face of increased competition, its organisers are being forced to find new ways to keep the crowds coming as they strive to build a global brand
By Euan Black • Feb 01, 2018

Jong-nam trial

Half-brother of Kim Jong-un met a mysterious American days before murder

The chief investigating officer told a Malaysian courtroom that Jong-nam met with an unidentified intelligence agent for the US just five days before his death 
By Thomas Brent • Jan 30, 2018

Business briefing

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to have reached $50 billion in 2017

Go-Jek sets up to dominate, Singapore launches an electric car sharing scheme and governments across the region are cracking down on cryptocurrencies
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Jan 30, 2018