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

Philips' Fabian Wong on how tech can improve your healthcare

Philips was long known as a leader in electronics, but the firm has expanded into new territory. Asean-Pacific CEO Fabian Wong discusses the company’s innovations in healthcare
By Holly Robertson • May 18, 2016

Indonesia

Getting the water right

Jakarta's water is controlled by big business, but activists are pushing for the city to follow a worldwide water management trend back to public ownership
By David Hutt • May 17, 2016

Female Empowerment

The sex educators fighting gender inequality in Myanmar

Women’s rights activists in Myanmar are sweeping aside cultural taboos for a frank discussion on sexuality that they hope will diminish gender inequality
By Holly Robertson • May 16, 2016

Cambodian-born US athlete Jordan Pisey Windle dives into Kingdom

Jordan Pisey Windle, 17, is a top diver in the US. Born in rural Cambodia and raised in the US, he is on his first trip to the Kingdom, discovering his roots and displaying his skills
By Logan Connor • May 12, 2016