Wars in Europe and Middle East Can affect East Asian Power Balance
Daljit Singh
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East portend more geopolitical uncertainty for East Asia
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Asia-Based Regional Banks’ Growing Footprint in Indonesia
Manggi Habir
Indonesia’s present banking landscape bears the imprint of the 1997-8 financial crisis. The sector is stronger but, as regional interest shows, has room for further consolidation and development.
A Green Industrial Policy for Indonesia
Vinod Thomas
As one of the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases, Indonesia needs to implement a green industrial policy. Despite the challenges involved, green growth is said to support GDP growth of around 6 per cent a year.
Myanmar-Russia Relations Since the Coup: An Ever Tighter Embrace
Ian Storey
Myanmar-Russia relations have strengthened considerably since Moscow acknowledged the Tatmadaw’s seizure of power on 1 February 2021, and the junta endorsed the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. This Long Read focuses on the four main areas of Myanmar-Russia cooperation since the coup: diplomatic validation; defence; energy; and commerce and tourism.
Structural Transformation for Inclusive Growth in Cambodia
Jayant Menon
Cambodia’s economic aspirations must be girded by strenuous efforts to overcome its constraints, internal and external, through diversification and reform.
Peace and Friendship-2023: Will It Reduce China’s Trust Deficit?
Ian Storey
A recent land and maritime exercise among China and five Southeast Asian countries highlights some emerging trends but breaks little new ground.
Thailand’s Carbon Offset Policies May Undermine Climate Action
Prapimphan Chiengkul
Thailand’s plans to tackle climate change need a serious rethink where carbon offsets are concerned.
Time to Collect: The SAC’s Actions Come to Bite Myanmar’s Economy
Romain Caillaud
Myanmar’s civil war is showing up the clumsiness of the junta’s economic policies. The poorest households and workers will be the hardest hit.
Digging Deeper with DEFA
Kristina Fong Siew Leng
As the first round of negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) approaches, Kristina Fong discusses critical aspects to consider that will make the DEFA successful in bridging the digital divide and facilitating more meaningful digital integration.
Anwar’s First Year: Performative and Underperforming
Khairy Jamaluddin
Anwar Ibrahim’s ascent to the country’s highest office last year was accompanied by a surge of expectations in his reformist government. One year on, however, his administration has lost some of its shine.