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

Inspiration

Five inspirational Southeast Asian women

From Indonesia’s first feminist to a Vietnamese policewoman-turned-blogger, a selection of women who have made a mark on the region
By Daniel Besant • Mar 08, 2016

Meet Chef Wan, Malaysia’s most outrageous food export

Chef Wan has been cooking on Malaysian TV and spreading the word of Southeast Asian cuisine for 25 years. With his latest show a global hit, the flamboyant star is showing how a little personality can make a big difference
By Dene Mullen • Mar 08, 2016

Terror attack could rip apart Malaysian society

Malaysia’s lack of social resilience would multiply the effects of a terror attack, says a leading terrorism expert
By Zachary Abuza • Mar 07, 2016

The heart of glass: CSG group

When top-class projects go looking for energy-saving glass, CSG group is their first port of call
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 07, 2016