Rites of our ancestors

The animist beliefs of Marapu are a basis for guidance, cultural identity and social values on the Indonesian isle of Sumba
By Agung Parameswara • Mar 24, 2015

ASEAN Human Rights

An uncomfortable question

Human rights organisations are fighting the good fight on behalf of the region’s citizens. But as abuses continue, so does the debate over their methods and results
By David Hutt • Mar 23, 2015

Boxing clever

Packaging is said to be one of the most important aspects of sales – a fact that Cambodian businesses are quickly learning
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 20, 2015

Defence

Gears of war

Southeast Asia is experiencing a boom in the arms trade, but does that mean advances for defence contractors?
By David Hutt • Mar 20, 2015

Burning rubber

Your statistical sat-nav to transport in Southeast Asia
By Max Burt • Mar 18, 2015

Indonesian Politics

One nation, worlds apart

Indonesia’s 17,500 islands are home to one of the most diverse populations on earth. Is shifting power from Jakarta to other urban centres the best way to unite the archipelago?
By Nithin Coca • Mar 17, 2015

Fight the power

With the region’s finest artistic minds gathered under one roof at Art Stage Singapore, Southeast Asia Globe explores the complex relationship between art and oppression
By Dene Mullen • Mar 16, 2015

“The sound of foreign cash spreads. The corals are desecrated”

The latest part of a Southeast Asia Globe series that shines a light on the region’s finest poetry
By Nathan A. Thompson • Mar 11, 2015