Exhibition

Artists reclaim Southeast Asia’s history at the Singapore Biennale

The region's greatest artists break down identity, space and place at Singapore’s four-month art extravaganza
By Paul Millar • Dec 19, 2016

Election

Sam Rainsy’s last stand?

After losing four elections and with cracks in his party widening, the 2018 general election could be Sam Rainsy’s last as the leader of the Cambodian opposition
By David Hutt • Dec 16, 2016

Facebook becomes No 1 news source in Cambodia

With almost half of Cambodians now owning a smartphone, increasing numbers are turning online for their news
By Paul Millar • Dec 16, 2016

Musica

Top five: Cambodian rock’n’roll acts

The greats of ‘60s Khmer rock, from the past to the present
By arjuna • Dec 15, 2016

Four years since Laos activist Sombath Somphone’s ‘disappearance’

On 15 December 2012, Laos activist Sombath Somphone was abducted in Vientiane. Four years later, his family and human rights groups are still searching for answers
By Logan Connor • Dec 15, 2016

Could Myanmar’s Rakhine State become the next Isis recruiting ground?

A new Muslim insurgency has emerged in the troubled region, and a report today suggests persecuted Rohingya could become radicalised unless Myanmar's army ends its crackdown
By Euan Black • Dec 15, 2016

Ahok’s ‘blasphemy’ trial underway as his relentless eviction campaign continues

As Jakarta's governor goes on trial for insulting Islam, his assault on Jakarta's poor could help fuel extremism
By Paul Millar • Dec 14, 2016

Jazz festival brings smooth tunes to Phnom Penh

The 2016 Audi International Jazz Festival Phnom Penh, a four-day musical event that kicked off on Monday, continues tonight with a mix of Cambodian artists performing jazz numbers at the International School of Phnom Penh
By Logan Connor • Dec 14, 2016