Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Dubious partnerships, corruption, and poor construction materials seem to have caused the destruction of the 30-storey building in the 28 March quake.
Maria Monica Wihardja|Midzuki Low
China’s extensive investments in Southeast Asia have delivered mixed results, underscoring the importance of policies that promote productivity, positive spillovers, and innovation.
Mohd Faizal Musa
Where does Islam in Malaysia stand regarding Sufi ideology and practice? Some states are making their stance clear in response to mixed signals from the top.
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
Thailand is trying to increase imports from the US to tackle the challenge posed by new US tariffs slapped on Thailand. This is unlikely to significantly improve Thailand’s position.
Napon Jatusripitak|Mathis Lohatepanont
The grand compromise, forged at the elite level between Thailand’s conservative establishment and Thaksin Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party, could lead many Thai voters to shift their party allegiance in the next general election.
John Lee
In the ensuing Sino-US trade war, China, to use Trump’s lingo, has more cards to play than its economic rival.
Nguyen Khac Giang
The Communist Party of Vietnam's General Secretary has directed his government to take concrete steps to encourage private sector growth and foster ‘national champions’ capable of global competition.
Lee Hwok-Aun
While the potential for joint action may be limited, current circumstances demand that the regional bloc expand its horizons.
Fannesa Adisty Laksmita
Indonesia’s presidents keep trying to make food estates work but the scheme will fall short without engaging the true stakeholders and honestly assessing the project’s merits.
Tham Siew Yean
The agreement builds on a rapidly strengthening economic relationship, with potential benefits for the UAE’s diversification and Malaysia’s trade and investment.