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.
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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.
The SEA-LION Can Roar: Enhancing Large Language Models’ Inclusivity
Cha Hae Won
Large Language Models have taken the world by storm, but they have vulnerabilities when it comes to inherent bias and inability to capture contextual nuances.
Indonesia’s Lame-Duck Parliamentary Session: Productive but Damaging Democracy
Made Supriatma
The unprecedentedly long interim between Indonesia’s election and the new government’s inauguration has allowed the outgoing president and Parliament unusual leeway to distort democracy in self-serving ways.
Strengthening ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Cooperation
Asha Hemrajani|Mae Chow
Given the spectre of rising cyber threats in the region, Japan and ASEAN member countries are best-placed to work together to boost cyber resilience.
New Thai PM Will Face the Same Crisis of Confidence
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The same legitimacy issues that dogged Srettha Thavisin will dog Paetongtarn Shinawatra.