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STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 29, 2016 • 6 min read

Southeast Asian nations embrace Abe’s doctrine

By Phuong Nguyen • Mar 29, 2016
OPINION: Japan’s popularity in the region is high and the country’s influence is steadily rising, says expert

STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 28, 2016 • 4 min read

Region faces double-edged nutrition crisis

By Paul Millar • Mar 28, 2016
While levels of obesity are rising, millions of Southeast Asia’s children are suffering from stunted growth caused by malnutrition

STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 25, 2016 • 6 min read

Psychology Confirmation bias and the science of belief

By David Hutt • Mar 25, 2016
Can you see the wheels spinning? Just like this optical illusion, our minds can be tricked into seeing what isn’t there thanks to a concept called confirmation bias

Mar 24, 2016 • 4 min read

How can Southeast Asia address LGBTI issues?

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
By Logan Connor • Mar 24, 2016

Mar 23, 2016 • 3 min read

Cambodia faces severe and prolonged drought

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

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