Cambodia

Why the West was doomed to fail

Backed by China, Prime Minister Hun Sen has entered 2018 triumphant from his decades-long struggle with the West – and set the stage for his succession
By Paul Millar • Jan 01, 2018

Southern Philippines

UN warns martial law extension on Philippine island could worsen rights abuses

Two experts have found evidence of 2,500 Lumads being displaced since early October and some farmers in Mindanao even being killed by military personnel
By Johanna Chisholm • Dec 29, 2017

Wine and dine

Five of the best wine bars in Southeast Asia to test your sommelier skills

A guide of where to find a tipple that’s to your taste at our favourite wine bars from across Southeast Asia
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Dec 29, 2017

Going green

This social enterprise capitalises on Cambodia's plastic problem to empower local women

The world’s plastic problem is rarely more evident than in Cambodia, but this Siem Reap social enterprise uses plastic bags to empower a local community
By Euan Black • Dec 28, 2017

Cambodian sports

The fastest female cyclist in Cambodia upending social norms

Sivlang Heng is a mother of four who recently tasted success at the Southeast Asian Games and is on a mission to get more women onto two wheels
By Peter Ford • Dec 28, 2017

Vietnam jails 15 after a foiled plot to bomb the country's busiest airport

Police stopped the group from bombing Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat airport with petrol explosives a day ahead of a national holiday 
By Johanna Chisholm • Dec 28, 2017

The Audi International Jazz Festival Phnom Penh

Jazz Fest pairs Michelin-star dining with a Miles Davis tribute from a world-class jazz quintet

Sponsored: The Audi International Jazz Festival Phnom Penh closed the festival with an exquisite event at Topaz Restaurant that blended Michelin-star dining with a world-class jazz performance
By Johanna Chisholm • Dec 27, 2017

Philippine food is the future, says head chef of Gallery Vask

"It’s happening. You cannot stop it," says Chele Gonzalez, describing how restaurants like his are helping put the country's culinary scene on the map
By Paul Millar • Dec 27, 2017