Bestival music fest sets sail from the Isle of Wight to Bali

The iconic UK music festival has announced plans for a star-studded lineup to play in Indonesia from 30 September to 1 October
By Nathan Paul Southern • Aug 16, 2017

Indonesia begins deradicalisation of 18 citizens repatriated from Syria

The Muslim-majority country has boosted funding for deradicalisation programmes and personnel amid fears of spreading extremism A prison guard closes the front gate of Kerobokan prison where Australian Shaun Edward Davidson, Bulgarian Dimitar Nikolov, Indian Sayed Muhammad and Malaysian Tee Kok King were being detained in Bali, Indonesia, 25 February 2012. Photo: EPA/MADE Nagi
By Nathan Paul Southern • Aug 15, 2017

Philippine hospitals take government to court over ‘no deposit’ law

Private hospitals fight back against President Rodrigo Duterte’s effort to impose stiffer penalties for clinics that demand deposits before giving emergency treatment
By Madeleine Keck • Aug 15, 2017

Manulife

A promising future after 5 years in Cambodia

Sponsored: To mark the fifth anniversary of the life insurance industry in Cambodia, Southeast Asia Globe talked with Robert Elliott, the Cambodia CEO of Manulife, the first international company to enter the sector
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 14, 2017

Tens of thousands protest against aid agencies in Myanmar’s west

Buddhist monks and residents demonstrated in 15 of 17 townships in Rakhine State on Sunday to demand a resolution to the security issues in the area and to keep out foreign aid agencies
By Madeleine Keck • Aug 14, 2017

Bright young minds celebrated at Cambodian entrepreneur awards

The Cambodian Young Entrepreneur Awards recognised five young movers and shakers who have been particularly impressive in pursuing their personal passions
By Madeleine Keck • Aug 11, 2017

Top 5

Authentic meals in Southeast Asia

From rich curries to spicy stews, we bring you some of the region's best spots to enjoy authentic dishes and family recipes with a high-end twist
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Aug 11, 2017

Sihanoukville lands another flight with AirAsia route from Kuala Lumpur

  A third international flight has been scheduled for Cambodia’s coastal tourism hub as passenger arrivals to the Kingdom continue to soar
By By Madeleine Keck • Aug 10, 2017