Binh Duong has been hard hit by Vietnam’s fourth outbreak of Covid-19. Our reporter in Vietnam, Govi Snell, uncovers how migrant workers in the industrial province are struggling to survive as this wave stops access to food, work, and vital supplies.
#Vietnam #Workers #Covid19 #GoviSnell

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/migrant-workers-vietnam/

Ferdinand Marcos took hold of the Philippines in the unforgiving grip of a new martial law 49 years ago this week. Nearly half a century later, Joel F. Ariate Jr looks back on the trail of poverty and repression left by the longest-running president of the Philippines and the country’s troubled inclination towards strongman rule.
#Philippines #MartialLaw #History #JoelFAriateJr

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/martial-law-philippines/

When a ruling on the infamous investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s wristwatch scandal was passed last week it highlighted the need for transparency and reform in the kingdom’s NACC. Globe’s columnist Mark S. Cogan tackles how Thailand can strive for greater equality and accountability in the absence of political will.
#Thailand #Politics #Reform #MarkSCogan

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/thailand-anti-corruption-commission/

Falling fertility rates and unplanned pregnancies are two societal and health challenges facing Southeast Asian countries as they continue to fight against the pandemic. In this opinion piece to mark World Contraception Day, Andreas Jorgensen looks at this paradox and why its response must include greater education and healthcare access for women.
#Region #Health #Reproduction #WorldContraceptionDay #AndreasJorgensen

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/unplanned-pregnancies/

Every year, the world generates millions of metric tons of new solar waste. If not recycled properly, this can lead to dangerous poisoning of underground land and water. In this opinion piece Giap Nguyen discusses the overlooked issue of solar waste and the urgent need for an efficient solar recycling solution in Southeast Asia.
#Region #Energy #Recycling #Waste #GiapNguyen

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/future-of-solar-panels/

This week, Myanmar’s National League for Democracy turned 33. As the NLD finds itself again fighting a revolution, Philipp Annawitt looks back at the League’s turbulent history and considers a future under a more diverse, decentralised and democratic Myanmar.
#Myanmar #NLD #Governance #PhilippAnnawitt

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/myanmar-nld-at-33/

The 2018 earthquake and tsunami wreaked havoc on the residents of Sulawesi. Rehabilitation efforts and the Indonesian government's promise to immediately carry out post-disaster development has failed to materialise. Three years on, they are still struggling, without permanent housing or basic resources. In this opinion piece Abdul Haris looks at their fight to survive and their frustration at the government’s response.
#Indonesia #NaturalDisaster #Recovery #AbdulHaris

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/indonesia-2018-earthquake-and-tsunami/

Artisans have helped craft the backbone of Siem Reap’s community and culture. But businesses hard hit by the pandemic are now facing bankruptcy by taking employee welfare into their own hands. Globe’s Jack Brook shares first hand insights from the heart of Siem Reap’s handicrafts hub and the challenges of social entrepreneurs who are torn between keeping their business afloat and obligations to their employees.
#Cambodia #SocialBusiness #Covid19 #JackBrook

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/siem-reap-social-enterprise/

Singapore’s ageing population is facing new challenges. In this opinion piece to mark International Day of Older Persons, Li Li Chung considers the struggles of senior care in a disconnected, modern world and reflects on her own personal experiences as a mother and daughter.
#Singapore #Elderly #Ageing #LiLiChung

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/lessons-from-my-mother-planning-for-ageing-and-the-end-of-life/

Vietnam is among the top 16 most biodiverse countries in the world, but its native animals are increasingly threatened with extinction. To raise awareness and protect the country’s rich but vulnerable wildlife, a number of Vietnamese illustrators are making these endangered species the focus of their work.
#Vietnam #Wildlife #Culture #GoviSnell

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/vietnamese-illustrators-endangered-species/

In Singapore there are no independent work unions. Globe’s Weilee Yap reports on how one Singaporean bus driver is taking matters into his own hands by advocating for workers’ rights and fighting to protect his fellow transport employees who are facing exploitation and poor working conditions.
#Singapore #Workers #Rights #WeileeYap

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/bus-driver-turned-activist/

Celebrated Cambodian filmmaker Kavich Neang dreamed of creating a film inspired by the iconic White Building of his childhood. Even though the building was demolished before he finished the script, its memory lives on in Neang’s feature film and its story of loss, family and community, which will be Cambodia’s entry to the Academy Awards in 2022. Globe’s Anton Delgado and Jack Brook go behind the scenes and speak to the filmmaker and his cast about bridging the past and present.
#Cambodia #Culture #Film #AntonDelgado #JackBrook

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/cambodia-white-building/

Eurasians are one of Singapore’s oldest, but smallest, ethnic communities. And they are striving for greater recognition in the multicultural city-state. Globe’s Amanda Oon speaks to the Eurasian Association in Singapore about how today’s Eurasians are preserving their heritage and raising awareness of their culture.
#Singapore #Community #Culture #AmandaOon

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/eurasian-association/

Every day families welcome new life into the world. But across Asia, new and expectant mothers are facing a continuing battle to source proper nutrition for themselves and their children. In this analysis, Stéphane Vidry and Boon Yee Yeong explore this public health issue and how proper nutrition is vital at this important developmental stage in infants’ lives.
#Region #Health #Pregnancy #StéphaneVidry #BoonYeeYeong

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/healthy-pregnancies/

The pandemic has widened the chasm of social inequality. While rich nations are vaccinating one person per second, in Malaysia families are fighting for food and starving children are emptying bins as they face a bleak future of food insecurity, poor health and hunger. In this opinion piece Dr Hartini Zainuddin discusses why sustainable community programmes need to go back to basics in ensuring that vulnerable families have what they need to survive.
#Malaysia #Poverty #Covid19 #Community #HartiniZainuddin

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/poverty-covid-19-malaysia/

A so-called Islamisation is defining Malaysia’s national narrative and dictating the arts. But it is only part of the story. Globe’s Amanda Oon speaks to artists who are finding new ways to speak out and make sure their voices are also heard throughout Malaysia’s multifaceted creative landscape.
#Malaysia #Culture #Art #AmandaOon

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/redesigning-malaysias-religious-narratives/

Five years ago today, Thailand’s King Bhumibol passed away. Revered as a living symbol of national unity and harmony, his death broke a longstanding taboo on open discussion about the monarchy. With the succession of his son, King Vajiralongkorn, younger Thai generations are confronting the “elephant in the room”: the fragility of the current monarchy and the future of the nation.

To mark this important anniversary, Globe is running two features from respected and renowned experts in the region. Our columnist Mark S. Cogan shares how images of the late beloved king are highlighting the current monarch's continued struggle for legitimacy. Pavin Chachavalpongpun shares how a Facebook group he created became a rare and significant platform for open discussion on the Thai monarchy.
#Thailand #Monarchy #MarkSCogan

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/bhumibol-images-reveal-missed-opportunities/

#Thailand #Monarchy #PavinChachavalpongpun

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/royalist-marketplace/

As the elusive Komodo dragon makes its debut on the endangered species list, photos become one of the few resources available to document these rare creatures and provide an important historical record of the patterns that have pushed them closer to extinction. Globe’s Brian P. D. Hannon showcases a selection of American photojournalist Harrison Forman’s striking images of the world’s largest lizard on its namesake island in Indonesia that capture the unspoiled beauty of the animals in their natural habitat.
#Indonesia #Conservation #Wildlife #BrianPDHannon

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/historic-komodo-images/

31 year old Nuon Sokkheng died alone in her sleep. The Cambodian migrant worker had been living in sub-zero temperatures in a poorly insulated greenhouse in South Korea as she fought to make a living as a farm worker.

Her death highlights the stark reality of many Cambodian workers facing long hours and poor living conditions far from home. Globe’s Jack Brook and Samphors Sao investigate how the loss of a young woman sparked renewed scrutiny over migrant worker policy and inspired workers to fight for their rights.
#Cambodia #Migration #Workers #JackBrook #SamphorsSao

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/death-in-a-greenhouse/