On leadership: Kumi Shimamoto of Getty Images

Focus Asean interviews Kumi Shimamoto, vice-president of sales, Asia at Getty Images, to discover her inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in her footsteps
By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016

In numbers: the region's healthcare

An infographic illustrating healthcare statistics in Southeast Asia, including health expenditure, number of physicians and accredited hosptals
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • May 24, 2016

Film

Diamond Island filmmaker Davy Chou on youth and modernity

French-Cambodian filmmaker Davy Chou's first full-length feature, Diamond Island just won the screenwriter's award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival
By Holly Robertson • May 23, 2016

Human rights activism

Activist Maria Chin Abdullah fighting for a ‘better Malaysia’

Bersih Chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah on the 'arrogance of power and contempt' over her recent travel ban, the 1MDB scandal and fixing Malaysia's ‘defective’ electoral system
By Daniel Besant • May 23, 2016

Two years since Thailand’s military coup, country heading for turmoil

This Sunday marks two years since a military coup in Thailand, and the junta's promised stability seems a long way off
By Daniel Besant • May 20, 2016

Timor Leste

Infighting without an end

Despite optimism following a governmental shift that promised an end to political instability, recent events suggest the old ways live on in Timor-Leste
By David Hutt • May 20, 2016

healthcare abroad

Region’s medical tourism boom fuelled by Southeast Asians

Every year, Indonesians leave their country in droves to access basic medical services they can’t find in their own country. According to media reports, the Indonesian government estimates that its citizens spend roughly $11.5 billion a year on healthcare abroad – much of it in Malaysia.
By Logan Connor • May 19, 2016

Indonesia strives to avoid media frenzy over drug executions

With worldwide attention over executions last year, the government is keen to avoid the spotlight this time
By Daniel Besant • May 18, 2016