#56: She Left Laos To Find Opportunities. Now She’s Helping Others To Do The Same

How Churn is empowering Lao youths through education and international opportunities

Mar 16 • Angeline and Zhan Tiam

February 2026

#55: After Building His Dream Business, This Indonesian Writer Is Returning To Full-Time Work

Edwin Mohammad’s story of resilience, faith, and the courageous choice to rediscover purpose

Feb 6 • Angeline

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December 2025

#54: 5 Quotes From Southeast Asian Youths That Inspired Us In 2025

Welcome to SEAmplified’s newsletter—where we share inspiring stories for youths to explore what’s possible in Southeast Asia!

Dec 29, 2025 • Zhan Tiam

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November 2025

#53: Meet The 'Underdog' Founder Who Realized Southeast Asia's Talent Can Rival Silicon Valley

Eng Heng’s story of grit, curiosity, and relentless drive to create impact in Southeast Asia

Nov 28, 2025 • Zhan Tiam

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#52: Future, Reimagined: How Laos’ Gen Z Is Redefining Work With Purpose

Laos’ next generation is embracing new ambitions—impact, flexibility, and the courage to start differently

Nov 24, 2025 • Thiradeth Khamhoung

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August 2025

#51: LinkedIn Is Cringey. Not For These Youths

Amidst a tough job market, young adults across Southeast Asia are showing up on LinkedIn to connect and create opportunities for themselves

Aug 25, 2025 • Zhan Tiam

#50: 50 Newsletters Later: Here’s What We’ve Learned And Struggled With

A glimpse behind the stories and milestones, and lessons along the way

Aug 18, 2025 • Zhan Tiam

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July 2025

#49: The Future Is Flexible: How 7 Young Filipinos Are Redefining Work With Purpose-Driven Careers

How are Filipino youths redefining the idea of work while honoring traditions at the same time?

Jul 29, 2025 • Georgia

#48: I Asked Myself What Work Means To Us. Here’s What I Found

When purpose feels distant, where do we begin?

Jul 7, 2025 • Gerald Koh

June 2025

#47: This Singaporean Left A Six-Figure Corporate Job To Create Skincare That Works For Southeast Asia

Why Vanessa left her consulting career in Japan to solve a deeply personal problem

Jun 30, 2025 • Zhan Tiam

#46: Rethink The Grind, Discover Your Why

A mid-year update from our editor, and what you can expect from SEAmplified in the months ahead

Jun 9, 2025 • Zhan Tiam

May 2025

#45: Can Batik Be Everyday Wear? This Malaysian Entrepreneur Thinks That's Just The Start

At 24, Miguel Bay is building a Uniqlo for Southeast Asian heritage—sparked by real encounters across the region

May 13, 2025 • Zhan Tiam