6 Jul 2023 An ‘Islamic Lifestyle’: When Piety Meets Consumerism? Afra Alatas|Nadirah Norruddin The growing Muslim middle class’s appetite for consumer goods with halal and religious-inspired branding raises challenging questions about whether conspicuous consumption sits well with expressions of religiosity. economy Islam
28 Feb 2023 Vietnam’s Accelerated Power Transition: Glad Tidings for Investors and Foreign Partners Le Hong Hiep The expected elevation of Vo Van Thuong to the presidency of Vietnam is part of a power transition plan that was stymied during the 13th National Congress more than two years ago. economy Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
20 Feb 2023 Southeast Asian Economies: Out of the Storm, Clouds on the Horizon Jayant Menon The Southeast Asian economy is looking up, after absorbing the blow of several downside risks in 2022. Continued growth in 2023 will depend on China’s recovery, the management of the fallout from the U.S.-China trade war and the war in Ukraine. ASEAN economy
17 Feb 2023 Fragmented Digital Regulations are Constraining ASEAN’s Digital Economy Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy The ASEAN digital economy is running sub-optimally due to fragmented regulatory frameworks. Increased coherence will enable the region’s firms to break out of their local markets and raise revenues from the expansion of consumer markets. ASEAN Digitalisation economy
9 Jan 2023 Strengthening Links in ASEAN’s Global Value Chains Post-Pandemic Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy|Pham Thi Phuong Thao The Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have disruptions global value chains. This has proven to be both a boon and bane for ASEAN. ASEAN COVID-19 economy Global Value Chains
31 Oct 2022 Evolution of the Halal Industry and Lifestyle in Southeast Asia Mohammad Hashim Kamali The notable growth of halal products and the overall market is a trend that bears watching for producers of halal consumables, as they adapt to modern demands from Muslims and non-Muslims alike to uphold high standards. economy Halal Certification Islam
27 Oct 2022 Globalised Halal Markets and Middle-class Southeast Asia: The “Muslim Piety Economy” Johan Fischer Islamic revivalism in Southeast Asia has stimulated interest in halal products and Muslim material culture. In Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, governments have actively helped shape a Muslim piety economy around halal production, trade, regulation and consumption. economy Halal Certification
