8 Jan 2026 The Risk of Vietnam’s Local Leadership Carousel Nguyen Khac Giang|Le Hong Hiep Vietnam’s efforts to eradicate ‘localism’ have created side effects which might undermine proper governance. Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
6 Jan 2026 Improving Indonesia’s Submarine Cable Resilience I Gusti Bagus Dharma Agastia Indonesia has a growing network of subsea communications cables. It needs to ramp up its capacity to bolster the resilience of such critical networks. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics
2 Jan 2026 What Southeast Asia Should Expect from Trump in 2026 Derek Grossman Trump chalked up some notable wins in Southeast Asia in 2025. But doubts remain over his approach to the region, given his reciprocal tariffs and trademark unpredictability. Southeast Asia U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy
2 Jan 2026 Changing Diets Amid a Changing Climate Paul Teng Much attention has been paid to switching from meat-based diets to plant-based ones. Less attention has been paid to the effects of climate change on the quality and quantity of plant foods. ASEAN Food Security
31 Dec 2025 2025 Top10 Thailand Pays the Price for Unregulated Mining Boom Eugene Mark|Kyi Sin China is dependent on rare earth supply from parts of Myanmar which have unregulated mining that generates toxic waste. Neighbours like Thailand need to work with China and the US to address the problem. 2025 Top 10 Myanmar Myanmar-Thailand Relations Thailand
31 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 Why Students from China Are Picking Malaysia over Traditional Destinations Koh Sin Yee Mainland Chinese student numbers in Malaysian universities have surged recently, driven by affordability, proximity, and cultural familiarity, as well as restrictions in traditional study destinations such as the US. 2025 Top 10 China China-Malaysia Relations Education Malaysia
30 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 After Langkasuka Project Failure, Sanusi Takes Another Punt at Penang Amrita Malhi Kedah’s Chief Minister Sanusi Nor has sought to blame his state’s current financial woes on historical wrongs that need to be righted. But he has other motivations too. 2025 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Politics
30 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 Understanding Bobby Saputra, Indonesia’s ‘Professional Son’ Brandon Tan Jun Wen Bobby’s satirical skewering of nepotism and corruption strongly appeals to Southeast Asians, who share disillusionment and a desire to laugh at a system seen as unfair and ineffective. 2025 Top 10 Indonesia Singapore Social Media TikTok
29 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 Artificial Intelligence is Intensifying South China Sea Disputes in the Philippines Nuurrianti Jalli|Angel Martinez AI-generated propaganda is being used to distort reality and disinform the public, even gathering support for military escalation in already troubled waters. 2025 Top 10 Artificial Intelligence China-Philippine Relations Philippine Philippine Politics Social Media South China Sea
29 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 Johor’s Data Centres: Implications for the Talent Landscape Sara Loo Despite Johor’s data centre boom, there are concerns about the number and quality of jobs they can generate. But demand is rising for skilled workers in ancillary industries, notably construction. 2025 Top 10 Malaysia Malaysian Economy Technology
