Cinema

The quest to save Southeast Asia’s independent cinemas

The region's ageing cinemas are fighting a losing battle against corporate forces, but a determined American is fighting to save these fading silver screens
By Max Crosbie-Jones • Jan 19, 2017

Cambodia’s decision to nix military exercises with US leaves many scratching their heads

Defence ministry officials have cited the country’s current ‘war on drugs’ and its upcoming commune elections as reasons for diverting resources from the annual Angkor Sentinel exercises
By Logan Connor • Jan 19, 2017

Thailand hopes to soar to the top of the aviation industry

As Asia edges towards becoming the world’s leading travel market, Thailand is gearing up to become a full-service aerospace hub, but does it have the facilities, resources and safety standards to dominate this lucrative industry?
By Jennifer Meszaros • Jan 18, 2017

Uber could face stiff resistance in Cambodia’s crowded ride-hailing market

A growing number of ride-hailing apps such as PassApp Taxi and Choice Taxi would add roadblocks to Uber’s Cambodia expansion plans
By Logan Connor • Jan 18, 2017

Region

Major health and environment impacts as unwanted gadgets pile up

As incomes rise and technology rapidly become obsolete, the amount of hazardous e-waste in Southeast Asia is soaring
By Logan Connor • Jan 17, 2017

Timor-Leste

Southeast Asia's newest nation faces an election that could make or break its future

With much of the population living in poverty and oil wealth running dry, Timor-Leste’s upcoming elections could be the public’s most important decision since independence
By David Hutt • Jan 16, 2017

Thai king's death prompts unprecedented scramble for black clothing

Thailand’s national mourning period has severely depleted the country’s stocks of black clothing, leaving Cambodian garment factories working overtime to fill the void
By Paul Millar • Jan 13, 2017

Sizing up Hun Manith, the enigmatic son of Cambodia's prime minister

A series of scandalous leaked Facebook chats briefly turned the spotlight on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s introverted son, the head of military intelligence, late last year. But who is Hun Manith?
By Holly Robertson • Jan 12, 2017