21 Sep 2023 Advancing the Digital Health Ecosystem in Southeast Asia Katrina Navallo|Keith Detros Katrina Navallo and Keith Detros highlight the importance of infrastructure, trust, and innovation to foster a thriving digital health ecosystem in Southeast Asia. ASEAN ASEANFocus Digitalisation Health
19 Sep 2023 IPEF’s Relevance for ASEAN Siwage Dharma Negara|Maria Monica Wihardja Siwage Dharma Negara and Maria Monica Wihardja outline recommendations for Indonesia as the ASEAN Chair to align ASEAN’s interests with the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). ASEAN ASEANFocus Indo-Pacific International Trade
15 Sep 2023 The Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative: Recalibrating Socio-Economic Connectivity Melinda Martinus Melinda Martinus scrutinises softer prospects of the new ASEAN-Korea relationship. ASEAN ASEANFocus Indo-Pacific South Korea
11 Sep 2023 Connecting the Dots: Towards an ASEAN QR Code Payments Network Kristina Fong Siew Leng Kristina Fong Siew Leng takes stock of the progress towards the establishment of an ASEAN QR code payments network, and outlines the challenges faced in the pursuit of a seamless, cost-effective multilateral system. ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEANFocus Digitalisation
8 Sep 2023 43rd ASEAN Summit: B for Outcomes, A for Grit Joanne Lin|Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus|Kristina Fong Siew Leng Joanne Lin, Sharon Seah, Melinda Martinus, and Kristina Fong examine the key deliverables of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and assess Indonesia’s Chairmanship. ASEAN ASEAN Summit ASEANFocus Indonesia
7 Sep 2023 ROK’s Ambitions in the Indo-Pacific: A Boon or Bane for ASEAN? Joanne Lin As ASEAN and ROK leaders meet, Joanne Lin looks at the Republic of Korea (ROK)’s growing ambition in the Indo-Pacific under President Yoon and its implications on ASEAN. ASEAN ASEANFocus Indo-Pacific South Korea
5 Sep 2023 Can the European Green Deal be a Good Deal for ASEAN? Chris Humphrey Chris Humphrey examines the challenges and benefits of the European Green Deal for ASEAN’s sustainable future. ASEAN ASEANFocus EU-ASEAN Relations European Union Sustainable Development
16 Aug 2023 ASEAN Economy Cannot Afford Business as Usual Julia Tijaja|Denis Hew Julia Tijaja and Denis Hew call for a renewed focus on productivity, for ASEAN’s long-term growth and competitiveness in its post-2025 economic agenda. ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEANFocus Economic Development
7 Aug 2023 Is ASEAN Truly for the People? Joanne Lin Joanne Lin explores the importance of a people-centred ASEAN and ways that the organisation can enhance engagement with its people, ahead of the 56th ASEAN Day celebrations. ASEAN ASEANFocus Regional Cooperation
17 Jul 2023 Can Indonesia Ensure That ASEAN Remains in the Driver’s Seat? Joanne Lin Joanne Lin looks at what the recent ASEAN High-Level Meetings have achieved and if ASEAN can indeed play a regional leadership role under Indonesia’s Chairmanship. ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting ASEANFocus Indonesia Regional Cooperation
