16 Dec 2024 Fraud with Danger: The Rise of Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Lance Wu Lance Wu investigates the prevalence of cyber scams in the region and the challenges in responding to them while protecting ASEAN’s digital transformation. ASEAN ASEANFocus Crime Cyber Security Digitalisation
11 Dec 2024 Making Carbon Trading Work: Exploring Collaboration between Japan and ASEAN Countries Julie de los Reyes|Katrina Navallo Julie de los Reyes and Katrina Navallo suggest several strategies to make carbon trading between Japan and ASEAN effective. ASEAN ASEANFocus Japan Japan-Southeast Asia Relations
6 Dec 2024 The Importance of Being Earnest: Strengthening ASEAN-India Relations in an Evolving World Yanitha Meena Louis Yanitha Meena Louis argues that for the ASEAN-India relationship to reach its full potential, it must move beyond surface-level engagement and delve deeper into strategic issues that reflect the dynamic roles of both parties in a constantly evolving world. ASEAN ASEAN-India Relations ASEANFocus India
15 Oct 2024 A Small Country’s Big Moment in ASEAN Amid Challenges Joanne Lin|Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus|Kristina Fong Siew Leng Joanne Lin, Sharon Seah, Melinda Martinus, and Kristina Fong examine the outcomes of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and assess Laos’ achievement as the ASEAN Chair. ASEAN ASEAN Summit ASEANFocus Laos
10 Oct 2024 The DEFA Treads a Fine Line to be Successful in Driving Digital Services Trade in ASEAN Kristina Fong Siew Leng Kristina Fong analyses the tough navigation between safeguards and digital enablers in the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement negotiations. ASEAN ASEANFocus Digital Economy Framework Agreement Digitalisation Economic Development
4 Oct 2024 Everyone Everywhere All at Once: The Rise of Digital Nomads in Southeast Asia Lance Wu Lance Wu explores the growing presence of digital nomads in Southeast Asia, shedding light on both the opportunities and challenges they pose to local economies. ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEANFocus Digitalisation
25 Sep 2024 What Should ASEAN Expect From the European Union’s New Leadership? Yeo Lay Hwee Yeo Lay Hwee examines the European Union’s recent election outcomes and how ASEAN and the EU are navigating a shifting geopolitical landscape. ASEAN ASEANFocus EU-ASEAN Relations European Union
5 Sep 2024 Laos’ Connectivity Drive Paves the Way for ASEAN’s Integration Melinda Martinus|Joanne Lin Melinda Martinus and Joanne Lin argue that as ASEAN Chair in 2024, Laos has defied scepticism by prioritising connectivity — physical and digital — to foster regional integration. ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEANFocus Laos
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
12 Aug 2024 Southeast Asia and Three “Invisible” Preconditions in the New Era of Industrial Policies Marco Kamiya|Carlos López-Gómez|Mateus Labrunie Marco Kamiya, Carlos López-Gómez and Mateus Labrunie emphasise the need for ASEAN countries to strengthen their technology absorption capacity, standards systems, and innovation ecosystems. ASEAN ASEANFocus Economic Development Industry 4.0
