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

How can Southeast Asia address LGBTI issues?

By Logan Connor • Mar 24, 2016
We talked to Randy Berry, the US State Department’s first special envoy for the human rights of LGBTI persons, who just wrapped up a visit to several countries in Southeast Asia

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

Cambodia faces severe and prolonged drought

By Daniel Besant • Mar 23, 2016
Experts say that this year’s drought will be worse than in 2015, with soaring temperatures and a delayed monsoon season likely

Mar 22, 2016 • 3 min read
traditional textiles

[Photos] Hmong hemp weavers keeping ancient threads alive in Laos

In the mountainous reaches of northern Laos, a number of Hmong villages are keeping the tradition of hemp weaving alive. Despite its association with marijuana, hemp is also capturing the attention of international brands
By Melody Kemp • Mar 22, 2016

Mar 22, 2016 • 3 min read
Viniculture

Fine wine in Thailand, whatever the weather

With viniculture usually associated with cooler climes, one Thai winemaker is overcoming the climatic odds to become the region's biggest wine producer
By Barbara Walton • Mar 22, 2016

Mar 18, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

Long-term planning the key to sustainable cities

Professor Mark Tewdwr-Jones of Newcastle University's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape discusses the future of Southeast Asia's cities
By David Hutt • Mar 18, 2016

Mar 17, 2016 • 9 min read
Khmer Rouge

Revealing Cambodia’s secret Khmer Rouge resistance

The prevailing image of Cambodians under the Khmer Rouge is one of dignified suffering and passivity. But many resisted the regime in ways often overlooked by historians
By David Hutt • Mar 17, 2016

Mar 16, 2016 • 6 min read
Infrastructure

Financing the future of cities

Governments will need to think creatively to find the funds for futuristic infrastructure projects
By David Hutt • Mar 16, 2016

Mar 15, 2016 • 4 min read

Meet Myanmar’s new leaders

An introduction to the politicians taking up the top three government positions in Myanmar
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 15, 2016