Bryan Tan Jia Yang and Katrina Navallo explore possibilities for a cross-border digital payment arrangement between ASEAN and Japan.
Category Archives: ASEANFocus
ASEAN-EU Partnership Remains Vital to Sustain Multilateralism in A Shifting Global Order
Ahead of the 24th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, Joanne Lin looks at ways in which ASEAN and the EU may strengthen multilateralism as partners in integration.
Connectivity and Resilience in the ASEAN Power Grid 2.0 under Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship
Sharon Seah and Mirza Sadaqat Huda examine Laos’ potential role in leading regional energy interconnectivity in ASEAN.
Towards AEC 2025 and Beyond: Making the Most of Laos’ 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship
Sanchita Basu Das and Julia Tijaja suggest ways in which Laos can advance its Chairmanship priorities under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
Laos as ASEAN Chair: Flying into Headwinds
Joanne Lin looks at Laos’ priorities as ASEAN Chair next year and examines the challenges that the country will face.
Digging Deeper with DEFA
As the first round of negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) approaches, Kristina Fong discusses critical aspects to consider that will make the DEFA successful in bridging the digital divide and facilitating more meaningful digital integration.
The Courteous Charmer: A Hard Look at Japan’s Soft Power in Southeast Asia
Indira Zahra Aridati examines the rise of Japanese soft power across Southeast Asia and its many facets.
Is Laos Able to Make a Difference in the Myanmar Crisis?
Joanne Lin looks at the crisis in Myanmar and recommends possible strategies for Laos to move the needle on the issue, ahead of its ASEAN Chairmanship next year.
The Rise of the Live Music Industry in Southeast Asia
Neo Hui Yun Rebecca analyses the rising demand for live music shows in Southeast Asia and how regional countries can tap into this opportunity.
A New Chapter in ASEAN-Japan Relations
ASEANFocus is privileged to feature the Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Japan Centre, Dr Kunihiko Hirabayashi. He provides a perspective on the ASEAN-Japan relationship after 50 years, and how Japan intends to substantiate the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.