Jayant Menon is a Visiting Senior Fellow in the Regional Economic Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Jayant Menon (33)
Eliminating Extreme Poverty: Kerala’s Lessons for Developing ASEAN Countries
Jayant Menon|Vinod Thomas
Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for ASEAN countries.
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Southeast Asia’s Economic Performance in 2024 and Outlook for 2025: Navigating Rising Risks
Jayant Menon
The region is finally showing clear signs of recovery from the multi-year pandemic but 2025 portends more serious headwinds against which regional governments and businesses will have to steer.
Amid the Uncertainty of US Tariffs, Asian Exporters Are Forging Ahead
Jayant Menon
Amid the gloom brought about by the US’ reciprocal tariffs, there appears to be a glimmer of hope for Asian exporters.
Restoring Multilateralism: Can Regional Cooperation Arrangements Fill the Void?
Jayant Menon
With the US backing out of multilateral trade deals, there is a possibility that the EU could link up with two expansive networks – the CPTPP and RCEP – to form a mega trading bloc.
Will Southeast Asian Exporters ‘Eat’ the Trump Tariffs?
Jayant Menon
Facing Trump’s latest round of tariffs, Southeast Asian exports face a dilemma. But the incentive to “eat” or absorb the tariffs might diminish over time.