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Southeast Asia's art of the deal - Southeast Asia Globe

Southeast Asia's art of the deal - Southeast Asia Globe

southeastasiaglobe.com — When city officials declare the emergence of an "art scene" in their backyard, it usually means a city has reached a certain point in its development. Be it London, Paris or New York, from as far back as the 1920s, the process is arguably much the same, as argued by Jeremiah Moss in Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul.

How Agent Orange's toxic legacy lives on today - Southeast Asia Globe

How Agent Orange's toxic legacy lives on today - Southeast Asia Globe

southeastasiaglobe.com — The date is unclear - just another ominous day in the slow grind of the Vietnam War. Infantryman Dwight Allbee was patrolling outside Phước Vĩnh Combat Base in the Republic of Vietnam, or South Vietnam, as it was better-known. A private in the US Army 26th Regiment's 1st Battalion A Company, Allbee monotonously hacked his way through leech-infested jungle.

The artist who sketched war and strife in Vietnam - Southeast Asia Globe

The artist who sketched war and strife in Vietnam - Southeast Asia Globe

southeastasiaglobe.com — Vietnam: The Art of War is a project that builds on more than 20 years of research and documents the decades of conflict that took place in Vietnam during the 20th century through the experiences of the Vietnamese artists who lived through it. All images and videos courtesy of Witness Collection .

The Penang art scene is far from dead, as visitors will see

The Penang art scene is far from dead, as visitors will see

South China Morning Post — Penang's art scene is far from dead: it is alive and well, with plenty to offer visitors

Vietnam war art that paints a very different picture

Vietnam war art that paints a very different picture

South China Morning Post — A collection of paintings brought together over 30 years shows how North Vietnamese artists portrayed Vietnamese communists as intelligent, expressive individuals, far from the biased interpretation of being red-eyed bogeymen.

Remembering the Fall of Saigon, 45 years on - Southeast Asia Globe

Remembering the Fall of Saigon, 45 years on - Southeast Asia Globe

southeastasiaglobe.com — When I think back to Vietnam in April 2019, Reunification Day opened with a bang across the country. For a week prior, Saigon's District 1 was abuzz with activity. Stages and booths lined the promenade in front of the Rex Hotel as far as the eye could see from the hotel's rooftop bar, filled with the echoes of five o'clock follies tinkling in the background.

Why female soldiers struggle for combat roles, and history's exceptions

Why female soldiers struggle for combat roles, and history's exceptions

South China Morning Post — Women have traditionally been expected to be passive and to do domestic duties. Relatively few are in the world's armed forces, and even fewer receive combat training.

Malaysia's Canvas

Malaysia's Canvas

jameshspringer.com — Malaysia's Canvas is OUT NOW! Find it on Goodreads, Facebook, Select Books and Amazon In February 2014, an international colony of young, freewheeling and footloose artists held a group exhibition that would stand as a pivotal turning point for the future of George Town, Penang.

Address bar flaw exposes need for defences against Covid cyber attacks

Address bar flaw exposes need for defences against Covid cyber attacks

South China Morning Post — The previously undiscovered flaw potentially allows attackers to host malicious websites imitating legitimate services.