Lance Wu investigates the prevalence of cyber scams in the region and the challenges in responding to them while protecting ASEAN’s digital transformation.
Category Archives: ASEANFocus
Making Carbon Trading Work: Exploring Collaboration between Japan and ASEAN Countries
Julie de los Reyes and Katrina Navallo suggest several strategies to make carbon trading between Japan and ASEAN effective.
The Importance of Being Earnest: Strengthening ASEAN-India Relations in an Evolving World
Yanitha Meena Louis argues that for the ASEAN-India relationship to reach its full potential, it must move beyond surface-level engagement and delve deeper into strategic issues that reflect the dynamic roles of both parties in a constantly evolving world.
A Small Country’s Big Moment in ASEAN Amid Challenges
Joanne Lin, Sharon Seah, Melinda Martinus, and Kristina Fong examine the outcomes of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and assess Laos’ achievement as the ASEAN Chair.
The DEFA Treads a Fine Line to be Successful in Driving Digital Services Trade in ASEAN
Kristina Fong analyses the tough navigation between safeguards and digital enablers in the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement negotiations.
Everyone Everywhere All at Once: The Rise of Digital Nomads in Southeast Asia
Lance Wu explores the growing presence of digital nomads in Southeast Asia, shedding light on both the opportunities and challenges they pose to local economies.
What Should ASEAN Expect From the European Union’s New Leadership?
Yeo Lay Hwee examines the European Union’s recent election outcomes and how ASEAN and the EU are navigating a shifting geopolitical landscape.
Laos’ Connectivity Drive Paves the Way for ASEAN’s Integration
Melinda Martinus and Joanne Lin argue that as ASEAN Chair in 2024, Laos has defied scepticism by prioritising connectivity — physical and digital — to foster regional integration.
The Rise and Challenges of Sustainable Fashion in Southeast Asia
Damon Chee explores the growing demand for sustainable fashion and the hurdles preventing it from becoming a viable alternative to fast fashion in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia and Three “Invisible” Preconditions in the New Era of Industrial Policies
Marco Kamiya, Carlos López-Gómez and Mateus Labrunie emphasise the need for ASEAN countries to strengthen their technology absorption capacity, standards systems, and innovation ecosystems.