Development

Can Singapore's smart city vision be a model for the region?

From smart dustbins to driverless buggies, Singapore is building a responsive city and the rest of the region can follow suit
By Daniel Besant • Mar 14, 2016

The perfect match

The first in a series of luxurious dining events marks the launch of the Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 11, 2016

Censorship

The critic who refuses to be silenced

Thai academic Pavin Chachavalpongpun explains how Thailand's junta is using lèse-majesté laws to oppress him and his family
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun • Mar 11, 2016

Out of the past: The Strand, Yangon

The Strand in Yangon captures the city’s colonial grandeur more vividly than any other hotel in Myanmar’s former capital
By Holly Robertson • Mar 11, 2016

Myanmar military “doesn’t need tricks” – it holds all the cards

As nominees for the post of the Myanmar’s president were announced today, we spoke to leading campaigner Mark Farmaner about the candidate most likely to ascend to the top spot, and what the future holds for the country
By Daniel Besant • Mar 10, 2016

Politics

Has Cambodia’s opposition CNRP lost its way?

With its leader in exile and the ruling party muscling in on its turf, the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party must regain momentum
By David Hutt • Mar 10, 2016

Grace Poe gets go-ahead to continue in Philippines’ presidential race

After being disqualified in December, current frontrunner Grace Poe has won a Supreme Court appeal that allows her to run for president
By Daniel Besant • Mar 09, 2016

Talking design with Regina Chan

With high-end interior design event Maison & Objet Asia currently taking place, we speak to Regina Chan, the show’s director, who reveals what to expect from the event and looks to the future of design in the region
By Holly Robertson • Mar 09, 2016