With the potential for a second Trump administration, Vietnam will need to prepare for different scenarios.
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Anti-Corruption Politics and Shifts in Central-Local Relations in Vietnam
Since 2021, half of the members of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam who were removed for corruption were provincial leaders, resulting in a decrease in provincial representation in the Committee from 40 per cent to 28 per cent. Moving forward, Vietnam must strike a balance between its anti-corruption efforts and the need to preserve provincial autonomy, to sustain economic growth at the local level.
Nguyen Phu Trong’s Incomplete Legacy in Vietnam
The steadfast leadership of Vietnam’s General Secretary has ironically created a potential leadership vacuum, as succession planning has not been one of his strong suits, unlike anti-corruption and other stellar achievements.
Malay Youth’s Evolving Yet Steadfast Support for Malay Royalty
Amid political change and occasional controversy, Malay youth continue to hold the rulers and the royal institution in high regard. It is imperative to understand the reasons.
Sungai Bakap: A Wake Up Call to Buck Up
Pakatan Harapan’s recent loss in a Penang by-election should give it some grounds for introspection.
The ‘Second China Shock’ and its Implications for Southeast Asia
China’s progress up the technological ladder will impact Southeast Asian economies.
Timor Leste’s First Quarter Century: Opportunities and Challenges
Having enjoyed 25 years as an independent entity, Timor Leste has a lot to celebrate. But there are major economic challenges.
Corruption Eradication in Indonesia: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Public expectations for corruption eradication will never be met unless fundamental reforms are implemented within Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and other law enforcement agencies, including the National Police and the Attorney General’s Office. Also needed are curbs on the cosy relationships between politicians and big business.
Myanmar’s Military Funds Its War through Forex Policy
Myanmar’s military regime is increasingly utilising foreign exchange policy to extract funding, which threatens to hasten economic decline. It is important to find avenues for economic activity outside the system for the benefit of Myanmar’s people.
Southeast Asia and BRICS: Fear of Missing Out
The fact that five Southeast Asian countries are seeking to join BRICS should not be seen as an affront to the West and its so-called rules-based order.