Empowering Southeast Asia: The Impact of Transnational Higher Education on Regional Development
Damon Chee
Damon Chee examines the rise of transnational education in Southeast Asia and how it influences the region’s educational landscape.
Articles
Can Bersatu Go It Alone?
Azmil Tayeb
This Long Read assesses Bersatu’s prospects for going it alone in the event that Perikatan Nasional (PN) implodes. It argues that its best chance lies in winning seats that used to be UMNO strongholds but are now under PN.
Malaysia’s Sock Scandal: The Sound of Silence
Khairy Jamaluddin
The situation is tense in Malaysia following a fiery fracas over foot coverings.
Vietnam’s Social Listening Programme: Big Brother Looming Over Ho Chi Minh City?
Nguyen Thanh Giang
Locals in Ho Chi Minh City worry that a new government initiative for social listening powered by artificial intelligence would jeopardise their privacy rather than improve public services.
Vietnam’s High-Potential Energy Transition Needs Clear Policy And Clean Government
Vinod Thomas
Vietnam’s green growth commitments crucially depend on expanding renewable energy and replacing coal. The country must seize the rich opportunities on hand and manage the transition with a clear plan and effective, corruption-free administration.
ASEAN and Australia in Shaping a Shared Future
Tiffany McDonald
ASEANFocus is privileged to feature H.E. Tiffany McDonald, Australia’s new Ambassador to ASEAN. Ambassador McDonald sheds light on the ASEAN-Australia relationship after 50 years and how Australia can actively work with ASEAN to shape a shared future for the region.
Conscription in Myanmar Pushing Young Men to Choose Sides
Kyi Sin|Thida
The State Administration Council is seeking to revive Myanmar’s policy of conscription. Instead of bolstering national solidarity, it will undermine it.
Southeast Asia’s Soldiers of Fortune in the Russia-Ukraine War
Ian Storey
A small number of Southeast Asians are fighting in the war in Ukraine. They appear to be motivated by a mix of factors.
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL)’s Green Proposition: A Hard Chug
Tham Siew Yean
Malaysia is seeking to promote greener modes in freight transportation via the ECRL. This is laudable, but not without a set of challenges.
Vietnam and the Russia-Ukraine War: Hanoi’s ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ Pays Off but Challenges Remain
Ian Storey
The strengthening of the Russia-China strategic nexus affects Vietnam more than any other Southeast Asian country. Hanoi is concerned that Beijing may use its leverage with Moscow to undermine Vietnam’s interests in the South China Sea.