This document summarizes the popular genres of literature in several Southeast Asian countries in the 20th century. It lists the following countries: Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. For each country, it provides examples of popular literary genres, which include legends, myths, epics, short stories, and writings focused on Buddhism, democracy, morality, and the economy. The genres in the Philippines include legends and riddles, while Singapore's writings were based on the studies of Confucius.