Will Vietnam Consolidate Its Top Two Leadership Positions?
Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam’s uppermost echelon of political leadership is likely to remain structurally unchanged for various reasons.
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Exchange Rate Stability in Vietnam: Navigating the Conflicting Policy Demands
Tuan Ho
Vietnam wants to stabilise the exchange rate amid devaluation pressure, while keeping interest rates low for economic growth. The country should be clear and prudent in balancing growth and macro stability.
When Digital Repression Backfires
Surachanee Sriyai
In seeking to shape the public information space, some governments have resorted to digital repression. But these instruments come with the danger of overreach.
Thailand’s Lost Youth: Mental Health Crisis and the Price of Policy Neglect
Eugene Mark|Panarat Anamwathana
The most vulnerable children and youth in Thailand need grownups and the government to act fast and firmly, before more young lives are lost.
Amid the Uncertainty of US Tariffs, Asian Exporters Are Forging Ahead
Jayant Menon
Amid the gloom brought about by the US’ reciprocal tariffs, there appears to be a glimmer of hope for Asian exporters.
Indonesia: The Possible Perils of Naming Suharto a ‘National Hero’
Julia Lau
Indonesian President Prabowo is choosing family loyalties over the country’s unity by anointing his former father-in-law as a national hero. This is likely to spur protests on the streets.
Unfinished Business: Why Thailand’s Tariff Talks Are a Diplomatic Test
Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi
The Thai government is focused on dealing with the repercussions of the US tariffs on the country. It needs to craft a broader foreign policy narrative.
Towards a Robust Philippines-Canada Security Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Don McLain Gill
The Philippines and Canada have deepened their strategic partnership, but there is still some way to go before the relationship approaches levels that Manila enjoys with other regional partners.
Millets: A Potential Crop for Myanmar’s Food-Resilient Future
Phoo Phoo
As Myanmar continues to face moderate hunger level and high rates of malnutrition, the cultivation of millet might go a long way in combating such problems.
Recalibrating Southeast Asia’s Climate and Energy Strategies Amid US Policy Shifts
Angel Hsu|Silvia Landa
The US government has withdrawn globally from climate and clean energy engagement, undermining prospects for clean energy and climate collaboration with Southeast Asia. On the flipside, China’s historic climate-related finance in the region has far outpaced that of the US, particularly in infrastructure-heavy projects. While the loss of US climate finance may not be detrimental in the near-term, it does undermine the region’s support of environmental governance, and civil society and institutional capacity to pursue its climate efforts.