Kristina Fong Siew Leng

The State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey

Amid the Geostrategic Uncertainties, Firms Need the Reassurance of Business Continuity

Kristina Fong Siew Leng

Businesses today especially value stability and deeper economic integration to mitigate risk, and are more worried about growing US economic influence, as reflected in private sector responses to the State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey.

What is Shaping Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Policies in Southeast Asia?

Kristina Fong Siew Leng

Over the past couple of years, countries in Southeast Asia, as well as ASEAN as a whole, have made great efforts to formulate guardrails around Artificial Intelligence (AI) design, deployment and usage. This Long Read examines the state of play thus far.

47th ASEAN Summit: Steadiness Amid Shifting Tides

Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus|Kristina Fong Siew Leng

Joanne Lin, Melinda Martinus and Kristina Fong examine the outcomes of the 47th ASEAN Summit and assess Malaysia’s achievement as the ASEAN Chair.

Digital Literacy Vital for Enhancing ASEAN’s Digital Integration Agenda

Kristina Fong Siew Leng

To achieve the grand goal of regional digital integration, ASEAN would need to up the level of digital literacy among its citizens.

Enhancing ASEAN’s Intra-Regional Trade Need Not Require Bells and Whistles

Kristina Fong Siew Leng

Kristina Fong discusses how steps to strengthen ASEAN's intra-regional trade need not require re-inventing the wheel but rather concerted efforts in practical measures to reduce trade facilitation frictions.