16 Jun 2025 US-China Negotiations in London Signal a Tough Road Ahead for Southeast Asia Stephen Olson Southeast Asian countries lack the personal rapport and leverage that have shaped US-China bargaining, and with US’ limited bandwidth, could find themselves on the outside looking in. China-U.S. Relations Economy U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy
26 May 2025 ASEAN’s Trade in Services with the US and China: A Hidden Casualty of Trump’s 2.0 Tariffs Tham Siew Yean|Maria Monica Wihardja In services trade, ASEAN has maintained a deficit with the US and a surplus with China. The Trump tariff fixation with goods has omitted services, to the detriment of all sides. Donald Trump Economy U.S. U.S.-ASEAN Relations
8 May 2025 ASEAN Faces a Tougher Balancing Act in US and China Trade Relations Kristina Fong Siew Leng ASEAN countries find themselves in a more delicate position trying to address US concerns while maintaining favourable relations with China. ASEAN-China Relations ASEAN-US Relations China Economy Southeast Asia US
9 Apr 2025 The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2025 Making the EU a Credible Economic Hedge for ASEAN Kristina Fong Siew Leng Against a more uncertain global economic backdrop, the European Union and ASEAN face greater urgency to strengthen economic engagement and strategic partnerships. Economy European Union Southeast Asia State of Southeast Asia Survey
17 Feb 2025 Timor-Leste Bets on Online Gambling Isabelle Chua If the Timorese government can manage the potential negatives arising from allowing online gambling to be hosted in Timor-Leste, the returns from this bet could uplift the country’s fledgling economy. Economy Gambling Online Timor-Leste
17 Jan 2025 Expanding Southeast Asia-Kazakhstan Dialogue: Strategic Imperatives Barbora Valockova There are strategic imperatives for ASEAN to engage more deeply with Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s biggest country. There are, however, challenges to be overcome. ASEAN Economy Kazakhstan
9 Jan 2025 The Flawed Approach of Cambodia’s Cryptocurrency Ban Brandon Tan Jun Wen Cambodia’s ban on overseas cryptocurrency exchange websites is well-intentioned, but it ignores more systemic issues. Cambodia Cryptocurrency Economy Finance
6 Jan 2025 Southeast Asia’s Economic Performance in 2024 and Outlook for 2025: Navigating Rising Risks Jayant Menon The region is finally showing clear signs of recovery from the multi-year pandemic but 2025 portends more serious headwinds against which regional governments and businesses will have to steer. Economy Southeast Asia Trade
31 Dec 2024 2024 Top 10 The ‘Second China Shock’ and its Implications for Southeast Asia John Lee China’s progress up the technological ladder will impact Southeast Asian economies. 2024 Top 10 China Economy Southeast Asia Supply Chains
12 Dec 2024 Outlook 2025 ASEAN’s 2025 Chair: Navigating Tricky (Economic) Shoals Kristina Fong Siew Leng As ASEAN’s chair next year, Malaysia is well-placed to pilot ASEAN through economic turbulence, particularly at a time of intense geopolitical flux. ASEAN Economy Malaysia Outlook 2025
