Amid growing geopolitical rivalry and rising protectionism, a network of net-zero industrial parks could act as the Asia-Pacific’s transition landing zones into a greener future.
Category Archives: Commentaries
‘Progressive’ or Conservative? Malaysia’s Rising Politician, Nushi Mahfodz
Nushi Mahfodz appears to be a ‘progressive’ in the ranks of Parti Islam SeMalaysia politicians. But he might not be as progressive as some think.
Preparing Malaysia’s Toolkit for Trump Tariff Tumult
As trade negotiations with the US continue, Malaysia needs to trot out relief measures and pro-growth measures to mitigate the impact of Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs.
Abdullah Badawi: Esteemed in the Shia Community
Abdullah Badawi was a moderate Muslim leader who reached out to Malaysia’s Shia community at a time when they came under legalised discrimination.
Malaysia’s AI Flag Fiascos: The Need for Digital Governance
Recent incidents involving AI-generated depictions of the Malaysian national flag underscore the need for capacity building to instil AI literacy.
Economic Anxiety, Nationalist Pride: How Vietnam Navigates the Trump Storm
Hanoi is orchestrating a media campaign to project resilience amid Trump’s tariffs and other setbacks in US–Vietnam ties while trying to prevent simmering anti-American sentiments from hurting those ties.
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s Challenge: To Be or Not to Be in Opposition
Indonesia’s main opposition party faces both a succession and an identity crisis.
Hajiji’s Dilemma and Anwar’s Gamble: The Political Fallout from Sabah’s Mining Scandal
The Sabah mining scandal involving one of the parties in Malaysia’s ruling coalition undermines PM Anwar’s anti-corruption stance but the party’s current weakness could give Anwar the leverage to reshape Sabah politics.
Nuclear Power in the Philippines: The Need to Address Institutional Gaps
The Philippines is reviving an interest in developing nuclear energy. But it needs to first address key considerations such as public trust, safety and waste management.
Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: A Silver Lining?
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs may have created some Sturm und Drang, but there might well be an upside.