Cambodia

From a Khmer Rouge labour camp to building an empire

Lim Chhiv Ho is a businesswoman whose newfound luxury hasn’t stopped the nightmares of her past
By Euan Black • Nov 15, 2017

US secretary of state prepares to press Myanmar on Rohingya crisis

Tillerson will be meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar today to stress the importance of ending the country's violence against the Rohingyas
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 15, 2017

Startups

Smart Axiata announces the first three investees of its digital innovation fund

The three startups will receive between $25,000 and $500,000 in investment, as well as access to Smart’s extensive network and advice from experts
By Euan Black • Nov 15, 2017

Terrorism and security threats lead discussions at this year’s Asean summit

Duterte was met with support from his fellow Asean leaders after issuing a warning about the growing threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia   
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 14, 2017

Filipinos hoping to work overseas won’t receive new permits for the next three weeks

This is the second time this year that the Philippine government has suspended exit permits over reports of illegal recruitment practises
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 14, 2017

Singapore

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A determined Singaporean publisher set out on an audacious quest for Booker Prize success
By Euan Black • Nov 14, 2017

Hun Sen fans Trump with flattery and blasts US embassy at Asean summit

Hun Sen lauds Trump for being a "most respectful" person, but also criticises the US embassy for interfering with the nation's internal affairs
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 14, 2017

Asean summit omits Rohingya crisis from statement

Asean member nations seem determined to stick with their non-interference stance on not engaging with the affairs of other member states
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 13, 2017