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STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 24, 2016 • 8 min read

Oscar-winner Colin Firth on football, filming in Thailand and spotting the perfect script

By Angela Dawson • Aug 24, 2016
Colin Firth has cemented his place as a go-to gentlemanly heartthrob, but the British actor has also proved his versatility, turning his hand to a wide range of characters in recent years. He discusses some of those roles – including his turn in the recently released film, Genius – and talks filming The Railway Man in Thailand

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 23, 2016 • 3 min read

Too early to deem Vietnam’s coasts safe after toxic waste spill

By Logan Connor • Aug 23, 2016
The Vietnamese government yesterday declared coastal regions affected by a toxic waste spill in April safe for swimming. But experts maintain that it is far too soon to make such a pronouncement

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 22, 2016 • 4 min read

Southeast Asia has record-breaking performance at Rio Olympics

By Logan Connor • Aug 22, 2016
Athletes across the region brought in a combined 18 medals at the 2016 Olympic Games, which wrapped up in Rio yesterday, providing Southeast Asia its best-ever medal haul

Aug 19, 2016 • 9 min read

Meet Patee Sarasin, the most outspoken man in aviation

Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has been flying high since its launch in 2004, with plans for international expansion on the cards. The unconventional businessman behind the airline’s success, Patee Sarasin, talks music videos, his guitar collection and his reluctance at becoming a CEO
By Jennifer Meszaros • Aug 19, 2016

Aug 19, 2016 • 7 min read
Vietnam

From pop star to protest singer

Vietnamese pop singer Mai Khoi was recently barred from running for an independent seat in the communist state’s National Assembly. Now, “Vietnam’s Lady Gaga” is leveraging her star power in an effort to bring change to her country 
By Logan Connor • Aug 19, 2016

Aug 18, 2016 • 8 min read
Interview

Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on the junta, monarchy and life in opposition

Abhisit Vejjajiva was born in England, educated at Oxford and became one of Thailand’s youngest ever members of parliament in 1992 at the age of 27. Sixteen years later, he became prime minister. Now a highly experienced politician and the leader of the Democrat Party, he casts an eye over the political landscape in Thailand
By Arnaud Dubus • Aug 18, 2016

Aug 17, 2016 • 3 min read

Singapore to join fight against Islamic State

During a speech to parliament on Monday, Singapore defence minister Ng Eng Hen said the country would send military forces to the Middle East to combat the Islamic State. The move, experts say, is both expected and justified
By Logan Connor • Aug 17, 2016

Aug 17, 2016 • 6 min read
Fight against Cancer

A Malaysian alternative

Malaysian scientist Chern Ein Oon has been lauded for her cancer research seeking an alternative to chemotherapy. She discusses her work, societal expectations and the difficulties women face in her field
By David Hutt • Aug 17, 2016

Aug 16, 2016 • 3 min read

New Malaysian political party highlights country’s civic instability

The newly formed United Malaysian People’s Party is being used by Prime Minister Najib Razak’s opponents as a vehicle by former leader Mahathir Mohamed and others to gain control of the ruling UNMO, according to experts
By Logan Connor • Aug 16, 2016

Aug 16, 2016 • 12 min read
Technology

Vietnam’s restless game developers

Ho Chi Minh City mobile game developers are seeing their apps downloaded around the globe. We visit three game studios to find out what it takes to create the next big hit
By Logan Connor • Aug 16, 2016

Aug 15, 2016 • 3 min read

Thailand bomb attacks likely meant to rupture tourism

Though officials are still unsure who is responsible for the recent bomb attacks in Thailand, experts already predict that the explosions will have a devastating effect on Thailand’s tourism industry
By Logan Connor • Aug 15, 2016