Rise of Unicorns in Southeast Asia
Tham Siew Yean
Tham Siew Yean examines the state of startup developments across Southeast Asia, delving deeper into the success of unicorns in Singapore and the newest unicorn hub of Indonesia.
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ASEAN in the Global Semiconductor Race
Lili Yan Ing|Ivana Markus
Lili Yan Ing and Ivana Markus take stock of the current state of the global semiconductor race between China and the United States, and how the ASEAN region should navigate the growing rivalry.
“Influence Operations” in the Philippines: New Frontiers of Online Manipulation
Jason Vincent A. Cabañes
The Philippines’ current information disorder goes beyond “digital disinformation” to “influence operations” which propagate manipulative political narratives. Initiatives to counter online manipulation need to be creative and engaging.
What the Gereja Kristen Indonesia (GKI) Yasmin Case Says about Religious Freedom in Indonesia
Alamsyah M. Djafar|A'an Suryana
After waiting for 16 years, the Gereja Kristen Indonesia (GKI) Yasmin congregation in Indonesia can finally worship peacefully after relocating to a new church building. This Long Read argues that the forced relocation of houses of worship for minority faiths and succumbing to the majoritarian principle only infringes upon the rights of minorities.
China-Vietnam Party-to-Party Ties: A Tie that Binds
Lye Liang Fook
Vietnam appears to be drawing closer to the U.S. with the recent upgrade in ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development, however, should not be overestimated as Vietnam-China relations, especially party-to-party ties, remain strong.
Thailand’s New Defence Minister: Keeping the Armed Forces Sweet
Tita Sanglee|Ian Storey
The appointment of Thailand’s new defence minister underscores the Pheu Thai Party’s desire to deter yet another coup and ensure the longevity of the 11-party coalition government.
PAS Needs More Than a Mahathir
Norshahril Saat
It appears that Parti Islam SeMalaysia and Mahathir Mohammad have buried the hatchet. If PAS intends to bank on the former statesman’s political capital, it would find that there will be limited upside.
Advancing the Digital Health Ecosystem in Southeast Asia
Katrina Navallo|Keith Detros
Katrina Navallo and Keith Detros highlight the importance of infrastructure, trust, and innovation to foster a thriving digital health ecosystem in Southeast Asia.
Biden Administration and Southeast Asia: Realpolitik the Name of the Game
Hoang Thi Ha|Cha Hae Won
As competition with China becomes an organising principle of American foreign policy, realpolitik is the name of the game in U.S. engagement with Southeast Asia.
Cambodia’s Political Transition
Sophal Ear
In this episode, Dr William Choong, Managing Editor of Fulcrum, and Dr Jayant Menon, Senior Fellow at ISEAS, talk to Prof Sophal Ear, Associate Professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, about the political transition in Cambodia.