Life

Literature

Fight for truth: battling false and misleading information in Southeast Asia and beyond

After a two-year Covid-19 hiatus, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival will be kicking off on 27 October, in Bali, Indonesia. Over four days the festival will host dozens of events, with disinformation and misinformation being just one example of the important issues being tackled
By Stew Post • Oct 18, 2022

Book Review

‘The Durian Chronicles’ explores political dissonance as a link between the U.S. and Southeast Asia

In her new book, author Sally Tyler explores the paradoxical relations of justice, power and politics through her collection of essays
By Beatrice Siviero • Oct 04, 2022

2022 Cambodia Outlook Conference: Revitalising Cambodia:  Sustaining Development After COVID-19

The Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is forging a sustainable path to post-pandemic recovery
By Chia Chi Hsu • Oct 03, 2022

Drug rehabilitation

Fuelled by meth addiction, Vietnam’s drug-treatment centres are rife with abuse

Despite international pressure, forced labour and beating are still common at government-run rehab facilities
By Govi Snell • Sep 30, 2022

New challenges, new solutions: sowing the seeds of healthy lifestyles with Bloom

USAID’s latest social behaviour change campaign targeting women’s health was just launched in Phnom, with stakeholders across sectors coming together with a 21st century approach to community outreach.
By Brains Communication • Sep 29, 2022

Opinion

Traditional markets are a pillar for Cambodia’s social cohesion

Traditional markets are a vibrant business hub and an important part of the Phnom Penh's identity. But rapid modernisation and changes in retail habits in the Kingdom's capital are putting them at risk
By Keithya Oung Ty • Sep 26, 2022

Literature

Timorese teachers are pioneering a new Tetun literacy horizon

Despite centuries of colonisation, Timor Leste’s education trailblazers are on a mission to turn the country’s literacy rates around
By Beatrice Siviero • Sep 21, 2022

Art

A new cohort of Singaporean artists are tackling a mental health crisis

As cultural taboos and societal pressures hinder conversations on wellbeing, a combination of art and science is carving out new solutions.
By Amanda Oon • Sep 20, 2022