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STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 04, 2017 • 9 min read

Citizenship Forever lost: the Rohingya who sacrificed their identity

By Carlos Sardiña Galache • Apr 04, 2017
At the heart of the Rohingya’s decades-long struggle in Myanmar lies a question of identity, along with a desire for citizenship and the basic rights that come with it. But even for those Muslims that can now call themselves Myanmar citizens, life remains a constant struggle

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 03, 2017 • 5 min read

DPRK and Southeast Asia Why is Southeast Asia so nice to North Korea?

By Aidan Foster-Carter • Apr 03, 2017
The recent assassination of Kim Jong-nam on Malaysian soil is the latest in a long line of unforgiveable actions by the hermetic nation. It’s time for Malaysia and its Southeast Asian neighbours to boycott this rogue regime

Mar 31, 2017 • 11 min read
Urban Migration

Cambodia’s affordable housing crisis

Several privately funded affordable housing developments have broken ground in Cambodia but, as urban migration intensifies, can the country meet the urgent demand for social housing?
By Claire Knox • Mar 31, 2017

Mar 29, 2017 • 4 min read

Is Cambodia's property market set to crash?

As well as heading Cambodian, Lao and Myanmar operations for power tool giant Bosch, Andre de Jong is chairman of the Real Estate and Construction Committee of Eurocham Cambodia. He discusses Cambodia’s real estate boom, health and safety issues in the industry and developing Cambodia’s picturesque coast
By Paul Millar • Mar 29, 2017

Mar 28, 2017 • 2 min read

Cambodian telco launches $5m fund for local tech startups

The Smart Axiata Digital Innovation Fund will provide guidance and business development – as well as investments ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 – to Cambodian startups in the digital service sector  
By Logan Connor • Mar 28, 2017

Mar 27, 2017 • 4 min read

Top five: Southeast Asia’s best speakeasy bars

Informed by the drinking culture of the US’ prohibition era, the modern speakeasy offers the perfect blend of mouthwatering innovation and welcome escapism. Here are some of our favourites from around the region
By Euan Black • Mar 27, 2017

Mar 27, 2017 • 1 min read

In pictures: Myanmar Armed Forces Day 2017

Every year on 27 March, the Myanmar military – known as the Tatmadaw – shows off its might during Armed Forces Day celebrations. Originally known as Resistance Day, the holiday commemorates the beginning of the army’s resistance to Japanese occupation in 1945. The 72nd year of this celebration was no disappointment, with all branches of the military coming together for an ostentatious show of military strength. Here are some of our favourite photos from the event
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 27, 2017