Hello Globe enthusiasts,
This week Southeast Asia World centered on people in different circumstances from power to low income and aspiration in order to despair. The tales and opinion posts covered investors wanting to turn their attempts into regional benefits beyond financial gain, a north american official who performed face-to-face diplomacy within Cambodia, refugees in Indonesia who have continuing suffering long after fleeing their homes as well as a leader whose chaotic death left a legacy of driven but practical relationships.
Globe ’s Amanda Oon recently attended the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network annual conference and discovered the Global Innovation Fund, a U. K. -based nonprofit expenditure organisation backed simply by various government organisations. GIF’s new Singapore office is assisting push an increased ‘impact investing’ in Southeast Asian countries , which involves corporate or private financing aiming for measurable environment or social advantages.
The U. S. assistant secretary of state for East Hard anodized cookware and Pacific Affairs stopped at Phnom Penh previously this month and met with members associated with Hun Sen’s govt. I covered the particular press conference where Daniel Kritenbrink provided effusive support regarding Cambodia’s ASEAN 2022 chairmanship, but also a few pointed criticisms for that Kingdom and the regional bloc over individual rights abuses and lack of progress towards ending Myanmar’s assault.
Globe contributor Hussain Shah Rezaie discussed the situation for refugees in Indonesia , a group facing circumstances he stated are similar to being kept hostage. As an asylum in Indonesia, he has firsthand knowledge of numerous people held in ‘open prisons’ for long periods of time without knowing when they will be released and others suffering from daily struggles outdoors detention that have brought some to take their own lives.
Following the 8 This summer assassination of former Japanese Prime Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Shinzo Abe, Globe contributor Indicate Cogan examined the impact of the 67-year-old leader’s diplomacy around Southeast Asia. In his efforts to steer Japan toward increased power, Abe continued to be pragmatic and enhanced relations with the governments of Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand during his tenure.
Beyond this week’s stories, we would like to share the news that our parent company, Globe Press Asia , will be hiring. Southeast Asia Globe , our Khmer-language sister site Focus – Ready for Tomorrow and our marketing company, Brains Communication , are on the particular hunt for new staff in the following tasks: Editor, Junior Editor, Reporter, Videographer, Customer Service Manager and Editorial Intern. Read the job descriptions and see if you or even someone you know has the abilities and drive to join the team.
Have a great weekend.