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STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 08, 2015 • 2 min read

Wild Asia reveals responsible tourism heroes

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Sep 08, 2015
Wild Asia has just revealed the winners of the ninth Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards

STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 08, 2015 • 6 min read

Mountain high: Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains

By Erin Hale • Sep 08, 2015
A journey through the great wilderness that is Cambodia’s unspoilt Cardamom Mountains provides a challenging itinerary for seasoned adventurers and tenacious beginners alike

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

Same same, but different?: Adenan Satem

By Daniel Besant • Sep 07, 2015
Sarawak’s chief minister has vowed to end the rampant logging and corruption associated with the eastern Malaysian state, but some believe that Adenan Satem’s rhetoric might be little more than a façade

Sep 04, 2015 • 7 min read
Child Abuse

The end of innocence

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
By Angel L. Martinez Cantera • Sep 04, 2015

Sep 03, 2015 • 9 min read
International relations

Crossing the line: India's relations with Myanmar

The ambush of Indian soldiers by a Myanmar-based rebel group in June has reignited longstanding border tensions between the two countries
By David Hutt • Sep 03, 2015

Sep 01, 2015 • 7 min read

Connecting the dots: the smart grid

‘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
By David Hutt • Sep 01, 2015

Sep 01, 2015 • 4 min read

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

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
By Markus Karbaum • Sep 01, 2015

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