Gemstone Mining

Land of broken dreams

Every day, hundreds of men, women and children risk their lives mining for gems in a remote corner of Cambodia. A young miner and his father share their stories and struggles as they carve out an existence
By Jennifer Meszaros • Feb 10, 2014

A new tiger cub

 Monika Staerk, delegate of the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Yangon, discusses international investors’ appetite and obstacles for a presence in the country
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 09, 2014

"Golden future"

Myanmar will have a promising road ahead if it takes advantage of recent economic reforms, says the IMF’s managing director, Christine Lagarde
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 08, 2014

A critical year

Pavin Chachavalpongpun, associate professor at Kyoto University’s Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, discusses the impact of the recent protests in Thailand
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 08, 2014

Myanmar in figures

As a rising star in Asean, Myanmar is continually drawing international attention. However, high corruption might become a stumbling block
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 08, 2014

Immense potential

Timo Mäkelä, an environmental expert at the European Union, on the scope for green business in Southeast Asia
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • Feb 07, 2014

“A lot of Khmer Rouge were artists, singers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers and photographers, too”

Executive director of the Documentation Centre of Cambodia and executive producer of the documentary film Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten – Cambodia’s Lost Rock & Roll, which had its global premiere in Phnom Penh last month, Youk Chhang reminisces about an emotive time in the Kingdom’s history
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Feb 07, 2014

Let there be light: Jericho Patilla

The Philippines' energy secretary has brought power back to many typhoon-affected areas, but his job is far from done.
By Sacha Passi • Feb 06, 2014