Muhammad Afiq Hajis analyses the cultural phenomenon of Ultras in Southeast Asia, their spirit of collectivism, and marginalised identities in society.
Category Archives: ASEANFocus
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.
Going Beyond Commitments: Learning Sustainability Financing from the G20
Maria Monica Wihardja provides an overview of how Indonesia spearheaded the G20 Sustainability Financing initiatives and how ASEAN can learn from that experience.
The Diminishing Role of ASEAN in the Myanmar Crisis
Gwen Robinson looks at the evolving crisis in Myanmar and highlights the diminishing role of ASEAN as the international community runs out of patience.
Leveraging the Rise of Digital Economy for Sustainability
Melinda Martinus calls for ASEAN to harness the rise of the digital economy beyond profit to focus on the people and environment.
Renewable Energy Investment in ASEAN: Unfolding Trajectories and Challenges
Kaho Yu lists four enabling factors that could help ASEAN to drive its renewable energy transition.
Is ASEAN Prepared for Future Pandemics?
Bony Wiem Lestari, Aly Diana, Adriana Viola Miranda, and Fadilah Fitri Arsy call for ASEAN countries to enhance regional collective actions for future health preparedness.
The Geopolitics of Energy Transition in ASEAN
Mirza Sadaqat Huda discusses the rising demand for critical minerals and cross-border energy trade and their geopolitical implications to ASEAN.
Obstacles to Decarbonisation in Southeast Asia
Sharon Seah looks at decarbonisation challenges in Southeast Asia’s electricity generation, transportation and agriculture sectors, as well as other factors hampering such efforts.