Chinese EVs in Southeast Asia: More Sustainable Approach Needed
Shi Youwei
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms have made inroads into the Southeast Asian market. But they cannot take their current position for granted.

Shi Youwei
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms have made inroads into the Southeast Asian market. But they cannot take their current position for granted.
Maria Monica Wihardja|Arianto Patunru
President Prabowo’s universal free school lunch programme is well-intentioned, but it would be more effective if done in coordination with other complementary programmes.
JC Punongbayan
There are plans to transform the Philippines’ socioeconomic planning agency, NEDA, into a new Cabinet department. But this proposal fails to address its declining relevance and chronic inability to ensure the implementation of crucial development projects.
Kristina Fong Siew Leng
Southeast Asian countries are likely to be caught up in the crossfire between China and the US. But there could be a silver lining.
Norshahril Saat
The ISEAS Youth Survey 2024 results show that religiosity in leaders is important to Malay/Muslim students but bread-and-butter issues may be more critical to them.
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
The authorities of affected countries should crack down on crime at the Thailand-Myanmar border. However, they should also consider what the human cost of such policing might be for thousands of displaced and vulnerable Myanmar citizens.
Kornphanat Tungkeunkunt
China is using popular drama series to expand its soft power in Southeast Asia, and in particular, Thailand.
Paul Chambers
The return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised concerns about the health of US-Thailand relations. But some of the fears are overdone.
Htet Hlaing Win
Some law enforcement groups under the parallel National Unity Government (NUG) have become a danger to civilians. Their actions threaten to undermine the NUG's legitimacy.
Panarat Anamwathana
What explains Thailand’s landmark Marriage Equality Law, which came into effect last month?