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STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 10, 2015 • 3 min read

Thinktank leader urges region to act tough on haze

By Daniel Besant • Dec 10, 2015
OPINION: Chandran Nair is the founder of the Global Institute for Tomorrow, an independent think tank that focuses on political, social and economic issues from an Asian perspective. He believes the region must jointly tackle the haze

STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 09, 2015 • 7 min read

The luxe list

By Daniel Besant • Dec 09, 2015
Southeast Asia Globe picks the region’s top ten luxury travel experiences

STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 08, 2015 • 7 min read

State companies accept rosewood as legal tender in Laos

By Michelle Kondron • Dec 08, 2015
In a nation where the cogs of development turn slowly, Lao authorities are taking precious rosewood trees from impoverished villagers as payment for essential services

STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 07, 2015 • 5 min read

Objects of desire: Rimowa luggage

By Advertising feature • Dec 07, 2015
For over a century, German luggage specialist Rimowa has been at the forefront of the luxury industry, blending ingenuity, sophistication and timeless aesthetics to create the perfect travelling companion

Dec 07, 2015 • 4 min read
Getty Images

Talent spotter

The world’s largest photo agency, Getty Images, is shifting focus in the region. Local photographers are the future, according to Kumiko Shimamoto, the company’s vice-president in Asia
By David Hutt • Dec 07, 2015

Dec 04, 2015 • 6 min read

Can Indonesia tackle its toxic haze?

A record amount of poisonous smoke is billowing into the region’s atmosphere as a result of fires in Indonesia. The hazardous haze is likely to keep returning year after year, unless Jakarta finds the political will to deal with the causes
By Daniel Besant & Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata • Dec 04, 2015

Dec 03, 2015 • 8 min read
Politics

Myanmar’s newly elected NLD takes stock of political landscape

The hard work starts now for Myanmar’s opposition National League for Democracy. After election success the party faces myriad challenges, not least the delicate task of dealing with the powerful military
By Sebastian Strangio • Dec 03, 2015

Dec 01, 2015 • 5 min read

Beijing should not ignore rulings over South China Sea claims

OPINION: Manila has won the first round of its South China Sea arbitration case against Beijing. The Chinese government is determinedly boycotting the proceedings, but choosing to ignore the court’s decisions could lead to huge geopolitical losses
By Dinh Khuong Duy • Dec 01, 2015

Nov 25, 2015 • 4 min read

Interpol ramps up response to crime in Southeast Asia

OPINION: The economic integration of Asean this month is expected to open up borders in the region, bringing the promise of more financial opportunities. But national governments and Interpol are also wary of increased cross-border crime
By Michael O’Connell • Nov 25, 2015

Nov 25, 2015 • 3 min read

Angkor Photo Festival returns to Siem Reap

In December, the eleventh Angkor Photo Festival will bring together photographers from across the globe in a celebration of the still image. From refugee camps in Uganda to professional dog portraits, the festival truly caters to all tastes
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Nov 25, 2015

Nov 24, 2015 • 5 min read

Top five: photography innovations

Armed with a digital device and the right software, the modern world is chock full of budding photographers. But things weren’t always as easy as pointing a phone and pressing a button
By Daniel Besant • Nov 24, 2015