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STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 26, 2016 • 8 min read

Ride-hailing apps Delivering change

By Mark Smith • Oct 26, 2016
A rising band of digital insurgents is transforming the delivery industry in Southeast Asia

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 25, 2016 • 4 min read

Deportees Torn apart

By Navet Tab • Oct 25, 2016
The US has deported more than 500 former refugees back to Cambodia for criminal activity. Southeast Asia Globe tells the story of Ly Hov Kol, who has found himself living in a land he barely knows, far away from his family

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 24, 2016 • 4 min read

Interview Fighting words: the Philippines senator Duterte is struggling to silence

By Paul Millar • Oct 24, 2016
Removed from her position as chair of an inquiry into Duterte's war on drugs, Philippine senator Leila de Lima has called for an international investigation into the killings. Now, hounded by Duterte supporters, she is fighting to clear her name

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 21, 2016 • 4 min read

With new budget, can Najib save his reputation?

By Logan Connor • Oct 21, 2016
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is facing pressure over the state of the economy and international criticism over corruption allegations, appears to be using social welfare programmes in the government’s 2017 budget as a means to improve his tarnished reputation. However, the measures might be too little, too late

Oct 21, 2016 • 9 min read
Cambodia

Race to the bottom

In the beginning was the word, torn from the throat of a man who would soon see a minor traffic accident descend into murder: yuon. In February 2014, ten men beat the life from a Cambodian man of Vietnamese descent as he came to the aid of his younger brother…
By Paul Millar • Oct 21, 2016

Oct 19, 2016 • 8 min read
Vietnam

Helping the blind to ‘see’

Nguyen Ba Hai has developed haptic technology that helps the blind and visually impaired navigate the world around them
By Lorcan Lovett • Oct 19, 2016

Oct 18, 2016 • 5 min read

With regent taking place of King, Thailand’s future looks uncertain

Following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, leadership of Thailand’s monarchy has automatically passed to Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda. As regent, the controversial figure will have a decisive stake in the country’s politics
By Logan Connor • Oct 18, 2016

Oct 18, 2016 • 8 min read
Thai Cinema

Reel struggle: Thai cinema’s lost classics

The resurrection of two long-lost classic films is a stark reminder that Southeast Asia’s rich cinematic heritage is in danger of fading away
By Max Crosbie-Jones • Oct 18, 2016

Oct 17, 2016 • 6 min read
Netflix

As Netflix moves in, local video streaming platforms fight back

Southeast Asia has been hailed as the next big market for video streaming startups, with local telcos joining forces with big name studios to deliver both Hollywood and local content to the masses. Can the US streaming sensation Netflix, which officially launched in the region in January, now compete with these more affordable local rivals?
By Kirsten Han • Oct 17, 2016

Oct 14, 2016 • 5 min read

Who is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn? Sizing up Thailand’s heir apparent

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the only son and heir apparent of Thailand’s recently deceased King Bhumibol Adulyadej, is expected to assume the throne. However, his attention-grabbing behaviour and controversial political alliances have many worried
By Logan Connor • Oct 14, 2016