COMMENTARIES

7 Mar 2024

Anwar’s Year at the Helm: Economic Leadership in Turbulent Times

Cassey Lee

Anwar Ibrahim’s ratings have been sliding as Malaysia’s economic concerns continue to mount. But the prime minister should not be blamed entirely.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

7 Mar 2024

Malaysia’s Public Service Pensions: Will to Reform, Without A Roadmap

Lee Hwok-Aun

Malaysia has announced that future public service recruits will retire on accumulated Employee Provident Fund savings instead of the current, popular pension scheme. Before proceeding, the Anwar Ibrahim administration must clarify the fiscal situation and attendant reforms needed.

Malaysia Malaysian Politics

6 Mar 2024

Forging Economic Synergy: Australia’s Path to ASEAN Prosperity

Joanne Lin|Kristina Fong Siew Leng|Melinda Martinus

In conjunction with the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, Joanne Lin, Kristina Fong and Melinda Martinus explore how Australia can deepen its economic ties with ASEAN and unlock new avenues for growth.

ASEAN ASEAN-Australia Relations ASEANFocus Australia

6 Mar 2024

Australia-ASEAN at 50: Mateship for Peace and Stability

Nicholas Farrelly|Sharon Seah|Lina Alexandra|Kimly Ngoun

The 50th anniversary of the dialogue partnership between ASEAN and Australia would give leaders a welcome opportunity to take stock and discuss future engagement.

ASEAN ASEAN-Australia Relations Australia

5 Mar 2024

Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

In theory, Thai premier Srettha Thavisin leads the country. But there is more than meets the eye.

Thai Politics Thailand

5 Mar 2024

Examining Indonesia’s Potential New Source of Growth: A Case for Digital Services Exports

Suryaputra Wijaksana|Maria Monica Wihardja

Digitally delivered services exports could be the silver lining, if not a silver bullet, in an increasingly challenging world for Indonesia’s economy, which is clouded by its stubborn growth deficit.

Digital Economy Framework Agreement Digitalisation Indonesia Indonesian Economy

4 Mar 2024

Made in China? The Challenge of State-Sponsored Cyber Intrusions in the Philippines

Francis C. Domingo

Apart from security challenges associated with regional geopolitical tensions, the Philippines must address its vulnerability against state-sponsored intrusions into its cyberspace.

China-Philippine Relations Philippine Philippine Politics

4 Mar 2024

Vietnam’s Labour Export: Economic Boon or Developmental Bane?

Nguyen Khac Giang

Labour export yields economic benefits and provides life-changing opportunities for many young Vietnamese. However, Vietnam must craft a long-term strategy that gradually diminishes reliance on labour export, focusing instead on cultivating a competitive domestic labour market.

Labour Market Vietnam Vietnamese Economy

1 Mar 2024

Assessing Indonesia’s Post-Election Economic Policy Direction

Manggi Habir

The next president of Indonesia will have his work cut out for him on the economic and competitiveness front, even if he continues with many of the existing policies his predecessor will leave behind.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics