Is Laos Able to Make a Difference in the Myanmar Crisis?
Joanne Lin
Joanne Lin looks at the crisis in Myanmar and recommends possible strategies for Laos to move the needle on the issue, ahead of its ASEAN Chairmanship next year.
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The Rise of the Live Music Industry in Southeast Asia
Neo Hui Yun Rebecca
Neo Hui Yun Rebecca analyses the rising demand for live music shows in Southeast Asia and how regional countries can tap into this opportunity.
New Thai PM Faces a Crisis of Confidence
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
As a political novice, Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin is facing an uphill struggle to prove that he is the right man for the job. His political survival depends on support from his coalition partners – without which he risks being unseated in a no-confidence motion in the House of Representatives.
Pheu Thai’s 10,000 Baht Gambit: A Political Promise That Spells Possible Economic Peril
Napon Jatusripitak
The Pheu Thai Party’s plan to provide 10,000 baht gift to Thai adults serves a dual purpose: stimulating the economy and reconsolidating its political position. However, it remains uncertain whether it will achieve success in either of these goals.
India’s Expanding Global Influence Has Limited Reach in ASEAN
Hoang Thi Ha|Eugene R.L. Tan
India is seizing strategic opportunities to emerge as a new global power but its influence in Southeast Asia is not keenly felt yet.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Haze and Climate Change in Southeast Asia
Sharon Seah|Helena Varkkey
Transboundary haze has reared its ugly head again, no thanks to peatland burning and the compounding effects of the El Nino phenomenon and climate change. It is high time to break the vicious cycle of haze and climate change.
Southeast Asia’s Need to Bridge the Climate Financing Gap
Vinod Thomas
As COP 28 approaches, Southeast Asia policymakers see the need for climate adaptation as well as mitigation. But there is an urgent need to encourage multiple sources of finance in this arena.
Preventing Indonesia’s “Digitalised” Democracy from Backsliding
Yanuar Nugroho|Maria Monica Wihardja
Digital technology has played a vital role in empowering political participation and shaping political discourse in Indonesia, but more must be done to curb divisive rhetoric and disinformation — and to safeguard democracy.
Johor By-elections: A Cautionary Tale For The Unity Government
Kevin Zhang
The recent by-elections in Johor are a shot across the bow for the Unity Government.
A New Chapter in ASEAN-Japan Relations
Kunihiko Hirabayashi
ASEANFocus is privileged to feature the Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Japan Centre, Dr Kunihiko Hirabayashi. He provides a perspective on the ASEAN-Japan relationship after 50 years, and how Japan intends to substantiate the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.