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Author Archives: yeosiewhan

Southeast Asia Cannot Fight Online Sexual Abuse One Takedown at a Time

Governments are taking action against online sexual harassment, mostly by providing relief after the discovery of harmful content. They must also prevent its creation and circulation.

Posted byyeosiewhan31 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Artificial Intelligence, ASEAN, Criminal Justice System, Southeast Asia

Two Anwars on the Ballot? Regulating AI Before GE16

There is an urgent need for Malaysia to regulate AI-assisted campaigning before the next general elections.

Posted byyeosiewhan30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Artificial Intelligence, Malaysia, Malaysian Elections, Malaysian Politics

From Exporting Workers to Importing Them: Vietnam’s New Labour Reality

Vietnam is transitioning from being a source of labour exports to an economy that imports unskilled foreign workers. This is becoming a long-term trend.

Posted byyeosiewhan13 Jul 202611 Aug 2026Posted inCommentaries, Editor PicksTags:Economy, Labour Market, Vietnam

Cambodia’s Crackdown on Scams Needs a Concrete and Durable Strategy  

Cambodia has stepped up efforts to eradicate scam operations. The key challenge is overcoming structural impediments.

Posted byyeosiewhan6 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Cambodia, Cyber Security, Regional Cooperation, Scam

Fast-Tracking “National Rise”: How Vietnam Is Learning from China

Despite a history of distrust, Vietnam is increasingly drawing lessons from China’s experience of a strong state driving economic transformation.

Posted byyeosiewhan3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:China-Vietnam Relations, Economic Development, Vietnam, Vietnamese Economy

The 2026 Johor Election: Advantage Barisan Nasional?

Barisan Nasional has had the audacity to call state polls in Johor a year early. While it enjoys some wind in its sails, BN’s electoral gambit engenders some degree of risk.

Posted byyeosiewhan30 Jun 202629 Jun 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Malaysia, Malaysian Elections, Malaysian Politics

Is Thailand’s Latest Co-Payment Scheme Justifiable?

Thailand’s new co-payment scheme seeks to help Thais buffeted by the impacts of the crisis in the Middle East. But the reach of the scheme might be too broad.

Posted byyeosiewhan29 Jun 202628 Jul 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Economy, Thai Economy, Thailand

How Vietnam Is Personalising To Lam Without Building a Personality Cult

Vietnam is seeking to project a coherent image of To Lam as a revered leader, but this is done short of venturing into personality cult territory.

Posted byyeosiewhan24 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Vietnam, Vietnamese Politics

Why Vietnam Needs Both Concrete and Nature to Fight Floods

How can Vietnam design a successful system to combat flooding?

Posted byyeosiewhan23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Climate Change, Environment, Vietnam

Perikatan Nasional’s Dramatic Denouement: Where to for Bersatu?

The two key parties in the Perikatan Nasional coalition have parted ways. Bereft of resources, this consigns Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia to the skid row of Malaysian politics.

Posted byyeosiewhan22 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Malaysia, Malaysian Politics

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