Penang’s George Town gears up for 2016’s festival of arts

Ahead of its official launch, Southeast Asia Globe got a sneak preview of what’s in store at this year’s George Town Festival
By Daniel Besant • Apr 13, 2016

The motives behind Beijing's South China Sea expansion

OPINION: To achieve a peaceful solution in the South China Sea, the West must understand that Beijing’s motives are, in fact, driven by domestic politics
By Oliver Turner • Apr 12, 2016

Smart

Smart Axiata Cambodia CEO on how to see off competitors

Smart Axiata Cambodia has seen off robust competition in the country’s telecoms sector to emerge as one of the industry’s key players. CEO Thomas Hundt discusses the shifting market and how his firm has stayed ahead of the curve
By David Hutt • Apr 11, 2016

Philippines' peace process could fall apart after elections

President Aquino came within a whisker of clinching peace in the Philippines’ restive south. But with presidential elections looming, the process threatens to unravel
By Logan Connor • Apr 08, 2016

US military build up in the Philippines ups the ante in South China Sea

A recent militarisation deal between Washington and Manila will have lasting implications for territorial disputes in the South China Sea
By Logan Connor • Apr 07, 2016

Philippines rolls out historic dengue vaccine programme

One million Filipino schoolchildren to be given the world’s first dengue vaccine
By Daniel Besant • Apr 07, 2016

War on Drugs

Mexico’s feared drug cartels are infiltrating the region

Notorious for beheading rivals and massacring civilians, Mexican drug cartels are expanding into Southeast Asia
By David Hutt • Apr 07, 2016

Election

Old habits die hard in Philippine presidential election

The Philippines’ presidential election takes place next month and, in many ways, the issues at play have barely changed in centuries
By David Hutt • Apr 06, 2016