This week’s readings/links include Andy Xie on the similarities and differences between Hong Kong and Singapore, a presentation on the Southeast Asia opportunity by Florian Weidinger of Hansabay, a podcast interview with Leigh Goehring, James Crabtree on why Chennai’s drought has tough lessons for Asia’s economies and a look at why Southeast Asia has become the world’s dumping ground.

• Hong Kong and Singapore, so similar yet so different: It’s all about housing, money and politics.
• The Southeast Asia opportunity: Presentation by Florian Weidinger of Hansabay.
• Podcast: A comprehensive look at energy markets with Leigh Goehring.
• Chennai’s drought has tough lessons for Asia’s economies: Chronic water shortages risk hampering industrial globalization.
• Why is Southeast Asia the world’s dumping ground?: Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines among countries battling to deal with avalanche of rubbish imported from rich nations.