Malaysian and Singaporean journalists sentenced to two months for flying drone in Myanmar

The journalists and their interpreter and driver could face up to three years in prison if they are found guilty at their next hearing, scheduled for November 16
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 10, 2017

Anti-Trump protests have broken out across the Philippines

Filipino protesters denounce US President Trump's arrival in Manila, claiming his heightened involvement in their country's affairs could drag them into a war
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 10, 2017

Thailand tourism

Why you should check out Chiang Mai, Bangkok's bohemian younger brother

Our neighbourhood guide on where to eat, drink, shop and soak in the local culture of Chiang Mai
By Paul Millar • Nov 10, 2017

Vietnam and Malaysia are a 'sticking point' in TPP discussions

Japan was keen to say things were moving ahead with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but Canada was quick to take to Twitter to quash these rumours
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 10, 2017

Business

Singapore ranks number one as the best country in Asia for business

Singapore was the only Southeast Asian country to rank among the top ten countries to do business in, while Thailand and Brunei were seen as having improved the most for their ease of doing business
By Johanna Chisholm • Nov 09, 2017

Rohingya confilct

Why this pro-Rohingya Buddhist is speaking out against his country's government

Thet Swe Win runs the Centre for Youth and Social Harmony in his native Myanmar. He recently made a name for himself as one of the few Buddhist voices willing to speak out against his country’s treatment of the Rohingya
By Nathan Paul Southern • Nov 09, 2017

Explainer

APEC: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation explained

APEC economies are meeting on Friday in Vietnam and there's some noteworthy pairings happening between US President Trump and Southeast Asian leaders. Here's everything you need to know going in to the meetings
By Madeleine Keck • Nov 09, 2017

Pushing back

For Malaysian activists, the threat of being jailed is just one of the risks you’ll face as a woman

Female activists are battling the system and rampant misogyny in the fight to have their voices heard. Southeast Asia Globe explores the challenges facing some of Malaysia’s most prominent female civil society leaders
By Kate Mayberry • Nov 08, 2017