ARTICLES

21 Feb 2024

The Potential and Prerequisites for ASEAN-Japan Cross-Border Digital Payments

Bryan Tan Jia Yang|Katrina Navallo

Bryan Tan Jia Yang and Katrina Navallo explore possibilities for a cross-border digital payment arrangement between ASEAN and Japan.

1 Feb 2024

ASEAN-EU Partnership Remains Vital to Sustain Multilateralism in A Shifting Global Order

Joanne Lin

Ahead of the 24th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, Joanne Lin looks at ways in which ASEAN and the EU may strengthen multilateralism as partners in integration.

ASEAN ASEANFocus EU-ASEAN Relations

26 Jan 2024

Connectivity and Resilience in the ASEAN Power Grid 2.0 under Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship

Sharon Seah|Mirza Sadaqat Huda

Sharon Seah and Mirza Sadaqat Huda examine Laos’ potential role in leading regional energy interconnectivity in ASEAN.

ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEANFocus Laos

8 Jan 2024

Towards AEC 2025 and Beyond: Making the Most of Laos’ 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship

Sanchita Basu Das|Julia Tijaja

Sanchita Basu Das and Julia Tijaja suggest ways in which Laos can advance its Chairmanship priorities under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEANFocus Economic Development Laos

21 Dec 2023

Laos as ASEAN Chair: Flying into Headwinds

Joanne Lin

Joanne Lin looks at Laos’ priorities as ASEAN Chair next year and examines the challenges that the country will face.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Laos

27 Nov 2023

Digging Deeper with DEFA

Kristina Fong Siew Leng

As the first round of negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) approaches, Kristina Fong discusses critical aspects to consider that will make the DEFA successful in bridging the digital divide and facilitating more meaningful digital integration.

ASEAN ASEAN Connectivity ASEANFocus Digitalisation

18 Oct 2023

The Courteous Charmer: A Hard Look at Japan’s Soft Power in Southeast Asia

Indira Zahra Aridati

Indira Zahra Aridati examines the rise of Japanese soft power across Southeast Asia and its many facets.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Japan Japan-Southeast Asia Relations

13 Oct 2023

Is Laos Able to Make a Difference in the Myanmar Crisis?

Joanne Lin

Joanne Lin looks at the crisis in Myanmar and recommends possible strategies for Laos to move the needle on the issue, ahead of its ASEAN Chairmanship next year.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Laos Myanmar

12 Oct 2023

The Rise of the Live Music Industry in Southeast Asia

Neo Hui Yun Rebecca

Neo Hui Yun Rebecca analyses the rising demand for live music shows in Southeast Asia and how regional countries can tap into this opportunity.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Regional Cooperation Tourism

6 Oct 2023

A New Chapter in ASEAN-Japan Relations

Kunihiko Hirabayashi

ASEANFocus is privileged to feature the Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Japan Centre, Dr Kunihiko Hirabayashi. He provides a perspective on the ASEAN-Japan relationship after 50 years, and how Japan intends to substantiate the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Japan