Can National Parties Outshine Local Champions in Sabah?
Arnold Puyok
National parties exert a pull on pragmatic Sabah voters under complex circumstances, which is hard for local parties to contend with.
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Indonesia’s “Emergency Warning” Movement Against Jokowi’s Political Dynasty
Ika Ningtyas|Nuurrianti Jalli
Virtual and physical resistance to the ruling elite’s attempts to trample on democracy last week in Indonesia became a powerful reminder of how social media can be a force multiplier in democracy.
Mahkota By-election in Johor: Far-reaching Consequences for Government
Adib Zalkapli
The upcoming by-election in central Johor will have significant consequences for the unity government comprising Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional.
South-South Solidarity in Southeast Asia
Grace Stanhope
Intra-regional aid in Southeast Asia could become a viable alternative for states seeking to assert their independence and engage with sources outside the Global North.
Dynastic Politics Provokes Nationwide Demonstrations
Max Lane
There are growing perceptions that President Joko Widodo is seeking to build a political dynasty at the expense of democracy.
Russian President Putin’s Visit to Hanoi: Vietnam’s ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ In Action
Ian Storey
President Putin’s visit to Vietnam was a qualified success for both countries. The Putin regime was able to show that despite Western efforts to isolate it, Russia is not without friends. By hosting the Russian leader, Vietnam was able to honour an old friend and highlight the merits of its bamboo diplomacy.
Appetite for Expansion: Mainland Chinese F&B Chains in Singapore
Leo Suryadinata
Chinese food and beverage companies have vigorously entered Singapore, and are poised to continue growing.
Lagging Wages Hurting Myanmar’s Garment Workers and Undermining the Industry
Jared Bissinger
The low wages in Myanmar’s troubled garment sector are just one indicator of how badly the political upheaval and violence have affected people’s lives. Foreign garment brands and factories still in-country should consider workers’ views that they stay but increase wages.
Cultivated Meat in Southeast Asia: Climate Change Provides Food for Thought
Damon Chee|Elyssa Kaur Ludher
The industry, though, must overcome closed minds, high prices and perishability before its product can become a meaningful option in the region.
La Niña: Boon or Bane for Southeast Asia’s Food Security?
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
The expected advent of the La Niña might portend a double-edged sword for affected regions.