30 Aug 2024 The Rise and Challenges of Sustainable Fashion in Southeast Asia Damon Chee Damon Chee explores the growing demand for sustainable fashion and the hurdles preventing it from becoming a viable alternative to fast fashion in Southeast Asia. ASEAN ASEANFocus Sustainable Development
29 Aug 2024 Should Southeast Asia Jump on the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Industrial Hub Bandwagon? Christopher Len Though major economies are prioritising low-carbon hydrogen industrial hubs in their drive towards net-zero targets, Southeast Asia and ASEAN have unique factors to consider before doing the same. Climate Change Environment Southeast Asia
28 Aug 2024 Malaysia and the South China Sea Dispute: A Sea Change Under Prime Minister Anwar? Ian Storey Malaysia’s position on the South China Sea dispute vis-à-vis China has remained remarkably consistent. China Malaysia South China Sea
28 Aug 2024 Can National Parties Outshine Local Champions in Sabah? Arnold Puyok National parties exert a pull on pragmatic Sabah voters under complex circumstances, which is hard for local parties to contend with. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
27 Aug 2024 Indonesia’s “Emergency Warning” Movement Against Jokowi’s Political Dynasty Ika Ningtyas|Nuurrianti Jalli Virtual and physical resistance to the ruling elite’s attempts to trample on democracy last week in Indonesia became a powerful reminder of how social media can be a force multiplier in democracy. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Law Indonesian Politics
27 Aug 2024 Mahkota By-election in Johor: Far-reaching Consequences for Government Adib Zalkapli The upcoming by-election in central Johor will have significant consequences for the unity government comprising Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional. Malaysia Malaysian Elections
26 Aug 2024 South-South Solidarity in Southeast Asia Grace Stanhope Intra-regional aid in Southeast Asia could become a viable alternative for states seeking to assert their independence and engage with sources outside the Global North. Foreign Aid Southeast Asia
26 Aug 2024 Dynastic Politics Provokes Nationwide Demonstrations Max Lane There are growing perceptions that President Joko Widodo is seeking to build a political dynasty at the expense of democracy. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Law Indonesian Politics
23 Aug 2024 Russian President Putin’s Visit to Hanoi: Vietnam’s ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ In Action Ian Storey President Putin’s visit to Vietnam was a qualified success for both countries. The Putin regime was able to show that despite Western efforts to isolate it, Russia is not without friends. By hosting the Russian leader, Vietnam was able to honour an old friend and highlight the merits of its bamboo diplomacy. China-Vietnam Relations U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnam-Russia relations
23 Aug 2024 Appetite for Expansion: Mainland Chinese F&B Chains in Singapore Leo Suryadinata Chinese food and beverage companies have vigorously entered Singapore, and are poised to continue growing. China F&B Singapore
