Julia Tijaja and Denis Hew call for a renewed focus on productivity, for ASEAN’s long-term growth and competitiveness in its post-2025 economic agenda.
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Is ASEAN Truly for the People?
Joanne Lin explores the importance of a people-centred ASEAN and ways that the organisation can enhance engagement with its people, ahead of the 56th ASEAN Day celebrations.
Can Indonesia Ensure That ASEAN Remains in the Driver’s Seat?
Joanne Lin looks at what the recent ASEAN High-Level Meetings have achieved and if ASEAN can indeed play a regional leadership role under Indonesia’s Chairmanship.
A Divided ASEAN Cannot Help Myanmar’s People
Moe Thuzar and Sharon Seah examine ASEAN’s latest response to the Myanmar crisis arising from the 56th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting.
Yoon’s Realignment with the US: Will ASEAN be Relevant for ROK?
Ratih Indraswari and Melinda Martinus analyse South Korea’s foreign policy direction and engagement with ASEAN under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s leadership.
A Divided ASEAN: Will Disunity Derail the Regional Organisation?
Joanne Lin examines the challenges to ASEAN’s unity ahead of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ and related meetings, and highlights why ASEAN needs to move towards a more flexible modus operandi.
Strategies to Future-Proof ASEAN’s Myanmar Response
Moe Thuzar and Lina Alexandra examine possible strategies for the ASEAN Chair to future-proof the regional response to the Myanmar crisis.
The Rise of Football Ultras in Southeast Asia
Muhammad Afiq Hajis analyses the cultural phenomenon of Ultras in Southeast Asia, their spirit of collectivism, and marginalised identities in society.
Astrotourism in Southeast Asia
Charmaine Leong explores the rise of Astrotourism in Southeast Asia and its imperative for scientific advancement.
Circular Economy for ASEAN’s Sustainable Future
Patree Witoonchart and Kannika Thampanishvong draw lessons from the implementation of Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green Economy and how ASEAN countries can envision their circular economies.