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STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 04, 2015 • 7 min read

Child Abuse The end of innocence

By Angel L. Martinez Cantera • Sep 04, 2015
In the Philippines, girls as young as five have been the victims of online child abuse. Their abusers are often thousands of kilometres away and it seems little can be done to stop them

STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 01, 2015 • 7 min read

Connecting the dots: the smart grid

By David Hutt • Sep 01, 2015
‘Smart grids’ have the potential to save energy and reduce costs for electical infrastructure. Ben Gardner, president of Northeast Group, and Chris Testa, research director for the same US-based research and consultancy firm, discuss their growth in the region

STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 01, 2015 • 4 min read

It's good to talk: Cambodia's culture of dialogue

By Markus Karbaum • Sep 01, 2015
Cambodia’s two political top guns have reached an unlikely accord in recent months. The “culture of dialogue” has been maligned by some, but it could play a more significant role than people think

Aug 31, 2015 • 5 min read

Great leap forward: Energy 4.0

With energy usage a key concern for many businesses, Focus Asean talks to economist Yanfei Li about Southeast Asia’s potential to leapfrog into a new era called ‘Energy 4.0’
By David Hutt • Aug 31, 2015

Aug 28, 2015 • 3 min read
Sumbawa Horse Racing

Taking the fall

The child jockeys of Sumbawa island risk injury, even death, for cash and glory in traditional horse races
By Putu Sayoga • Aug 28, 2015

Aug 27, 2015 • 9 min read
Mae Sot

A break for the border

Positioned on the border of Thailand and Myanmar, Mae Sot has long attracted migrant workers who are largely responsible for that region’s economic success. Now, with improving infrastructure and social reforms, the town could be set to boost the Kingdom’s business profile even further
By Denise Hruby • Aug 27, 2015

Aug 27, 2015 • 2 min read

Building on consumer trust to deliver quality education

Advertorial Sunway International School (SIS) continues to consolidate its reputation for outstanding education, fuelled by the driving forces of a world-class curriculum and fully certified professional educators from Canada. Now with an internationally recognised trusted brand award, SIS embodies its motto of “Nurturing Minds, Building Character”. Sunway…
By Advertising feature • Aug 27, 2015

Aug 26, 2015 • 2 min read

College of Higher Education

The International Foundation programme now offered at the College of Higher Education The College of Higher Education is now in partnership with EdHat International, a UK organisation providing quality academic qualifications for international students outside the UK. CHe will be starting the edHat International Foundation Programme (IFP)…
By Advertising feature • Aug 26, 2015

Aug 26, 2015 • 4 min read

Jungle junction: Kayon Resort

Perched upon infertile stone hills amid untouched Ubud rainforest, Kayon Resort has Balinese culture, craftsmanship and natural beauty at its core
By Dene Mullen • Aug 26, 2015

Aug 25, 2015 • 6 min read

Rise of the machines: eco-cars

Eco-cars are hitting the region’s roads as governments roll out investor-friendly policies to grow the market
By Jennifer Meszaros • Aug 25, 2015

Aug 20, 2015 • 4 min read

Top five: Inspiring educators

“We don’t need no education,” goes the lyric to one of Pink Floyd’s most popular songs. This selection of historic pedagogues would certainly disagree
By Daniel Besant • Aug 20, 2015