11 Feb 2026 Beyond Non‑Recognition: Myanmar’s Elections Leave ASEAN In a Bind Sharon Seah What are ASEAN’s options for responding to the election outcome in Myanmar? ASEAN Myanmar Myanmar Elections Southeast Asia
5 Feb 2026 Trump and Southeast Asia: When Transactionalism Undermines Trust Derek Grossman The Trump Administration has broken with the tradition of pursuing its national interests in tandem with an emphasis on alliances and values. Southeast Asian countries will respond accordingly. Southeast Asia U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy
28 Jan 2026 Clothed in Uncertainty: Southeast Asia’s Garment Exports and the US–China Trade Tensions Archanun Kohpaiboon The garment industry might come under US scrutiny for its high use of Chinese inputs. Countries should negotiate with the US administration for a reasonable and tempered approach to the transshipment question. China Southeast Asia Trade U.S.
19 Jan 2026 Should Southeast Asia Pay Attention to ‘Spheres of Influence’? William Choong|Joanne Lin What might the implications of the United States’ actions in Venezuela be for Southeast Asian countries? China Southeast Asia U.S.
13 Jan 2026 Eliminating Extreme Poverty: Kerala’s Lessons for Developing ASEAN Countries Jayant Menon|Vinod Thomas Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for ASEAN countries. Economic Development India Poverty Southeast Asia
12 Jan 2026 From Megatrends to Action: Rethinking Industrial Policy in Southeast Asia Marco Kamiya A UNIDO report provides key insights into how forward-looking industrial policies can help countries go down a clean and just industrialisation pathway. Southeast Asia has a vital role here. Economic Development Economy Southeast Asia
2 Jan 2026 What Southeast Asia Should Expect from Trump in 2026 Derek Grossman Trump chalked up some notable wins in Southeast Asia in 2025. But doubts remain over his approach to the region, given his reciprocal tariffs and trademark unpredictability. Southeast Asia U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy
26 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 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. 2025 Top 10 Economy Southeast Asia Trade
12 Dec 2025 Economic Gravity: The Rise of Asian Cities’ Powerhouses Marco Kamiya Urbanisation in Southeast Asia is now one of the region’s most powerful yet under-recognised industrial policy tools. Urban planners and economists need to work together to unlock the potential of the region’s cities. Economy Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Southeast Asia Thailand Vietnam
20 Nov 2025 Southeast Asian Countries Engaging in Export Circumvention: Not So Fast Archanun Kohpaiboon|Ratchanon Ketramrit The Trump administration has threatened to levy an additional 40 per cent reciprocal tariffs on transshipments to the US. The logic for doing this is not so clear cut. China Economy Southeast Asia Tariffs Trade U.S.
