Teresita Ang See|Siti Suhaila Bte Mohd Harith
The Philippines has seen a rise in the number of espionage allegations against entities and individuals linked to China. Given the gravity of the issue, the authorities need to clarify and disprove such claims to prevent a downward spiral.
Leo Suryadinata|Siwage Dharma Negara
Newcomer food and beverage brands from China are surging in some Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia. What is their attraction?
Elizabeth Buensuceso
ASEANFocus+ is pleased to feature H.E. Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, the Philippines’ Eminent Person to the High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on the Post-2025 ASEAN Community Vision (ACV). As the ACV 2045 was adopted at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Ambassador Buensuceso offers insights into its development, sharing the formulation process and how the ACV 2045 will help ASEAN navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical environment.
Maria Monica Wihardja|Aufa Doarest
Faced with a potential tsunami of Chinese imports, ASEAN countries might feel tempted to effect gut-reaction measures such as trade barriers. For better policy making, some data-based perspectives will be useful.
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
Facing the challenge of climate change, countries in Southeast Asia need to make use of climate models to reduce crop losses and protect food security.
Arnold Puyok
Musa Aman, the former chief minister of Sabah, has made a dramatic return as the state’s governor. He is expected to provide the political stability that Sabah needs.
Adib Zalkapli
Parti Keadilan Rakyat has completed its leadership elections, which turned out to be intense and not without controversy. But it has a far bigger challenge ahead.
Treethep Srisa-nga
To ensure its survival, the party allied with the conservative establishment and compromised on benchmark policies. But if voters fail to recognise its dedication to reform or economic benefits, it risks perishing before the 2027 elections.
Nicholas Chapman
Vietnam aims to create private economic groups that hold regional and global significance. It must also combat corruption, support the growth of SMEs and startups, and promote foreign investment spillovers.
Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam has an ambitious plan for the building of infrastructure. But it needs to be mindful of significant risks such as corruption and subpar construction quality.