Vinod Thomas
In the face of climate change, Southeast Asian countries could choose between three growth strategies. Business as usual ignores environmental concerns, degrowth risks high social costs. A third path of truly sustainable growth presents the best option.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Nine months into his premiership, the Thai prime minister faces uncertainty about his political future.
Arnold Puyok
Sabah’s political parties are manoeuvring for political advantage as the state polls loom closer.
Paul Chambers
The US has sought to maintain its traditional line towards Thailand, emphasising democracy and human rights. But geopolitical considerations are changing Washington’s calculus.
Richard Yarrow
A range of data suggests Thailand’s economy has not reached maximal employment. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has some good grounds to inject economic stimulus—but should reconsider the policy’s design.
Napon Jatusripitak
The convoluted selection process and the likelihood of self- or vested interests overshadowing public ones in Thailand’s senatorial race mean that the odds of a truly representative body are slim.
Hoang Thi Ha
Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal is an embodiment of the country’s renaissance and grievances of its past.
Hoang Thi Ha|Pham Thi Phuong Thao
Taiwan is seeking to diversify its economy’s dependence on China towards a greater focus on Southeast Asia. This would yield benefits in more ways than one.
Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam has made two high-profile political replacements. But the question remains as to which candidate would be the country’s next general secretary.
Nguyen Thanh Giang
Although it is not easy to pinpoint the leaker of each rumour, the disseminators of such leaks are famous, well-connected social media influencers.