“I provided a map of the prison to the CIA so they would know where to start looking for other Hmong”

Australian Kay Danes suffered unlawful imprisonment and torture in Laos at the hands of communist officials back in 2000, but came out of the ordeal with a message for the world. Now, she has been honoured with the prestigious Medal of the Order of Australia for her social justice and human rights work
By Jemma Galvin • Mar 12, 2014

Top five: Media freedom fighters

Freedom of the press remains a problem across Southeast Asia, but some in the industry put truth and justice before their own wellbeing
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Mar 11, 2014

Pushing the boundaries

A young Cambodian woman harnesses social media
By Kuch Naren • Mar 10, 2014

Press freedom

Truth and lies

While 2014’s Press Freedom Index shows some positive change in the region, many governments still show a flagrant disregard for the fifth estate
By Colin Meyn • Mar 10, 2014

Search and Rescue

Mekong Mission: Impossible

From our archive: After 2013's fatal Lao Airlines crash, a hastily assembled local dive team was scrambled. Their story is a remarkable feat of human endurance and teamwork
By Jennifer Meszaros • Mar 07, 2014

Point of no return

Young Vietnamese are flocking abroad to study, often leaving their homeland for good. With their acquired skills and knowledge the economy could reach new heights
By Margaux Schreurs • Mar 06, 2014

Working Poor

The state of the city

Many of Singapore’s poorest citizens must suffer in silence due to the absence of an official poverty line and meagre government support
By Kristen Han • Mar 05, 2014

From capitalisation to caution

Acleda MFI Myanmar CEO Kim Bunsocheat spots the difference between Cambodia and Myanmar
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Mar 04, 2014