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Meeting Vietnam’s Skilling Challenges

Opportunities exist to upskill Vietnam’s young workforce, but how rapidly and successfully its government can do so depends on a fresh and demonstrated commitment to significantly strengthen the country’s educational and training systems. Time is running out.

Malaysia’s EV Goal: Singular Legislation Needed

Malaysia has a lofty target of installing 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations by next year. This goal, however, needs to be supported by consistent legislation.

Cambodia and Vietnam: When a Canal Should Not Divide

Vietnam has, at times, sacrificed its national interests for the sake of good relationships with its neighbours. This still rings true today.

How Cambodia’s Relationship with the US Can Stop Being “One-Sided Love”

Instead of punishing Cambodia for its domestic record and closeness to China, the US has a chance to work with Phnom Penh’s new leaders as they seek to diversify their economy and foreign policy.

Southeast Asia’s Growth Strategies: Business-As-Usual, “Degrowth”, or a Third Way?

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.

Politics in Sabah: Orchestrated Manoeuvres in the Dark

Sabah’s political parties are manoeuvring for political advantage as the state polls loom closer.

The Good Reasons for a Thai Economic Stimulus

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.

The Thai Senate: A Crisis of Representation in the Making

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.