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 US
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. Foreign Policy US
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 US
17 Nov 2025 The Trump Administration in Southeast Asia: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Derek Grossman The Trump administration’s recent overtures to Southeast Asia had some silver linings. But Washington risks long-term harm to its regional reputation with its transactionalism. ASEAN-U.S. Relations Southeast Asia US
12 Nov 2025 When Digital Repression Backfires Surachanee Sriyai In seeking to shape the public information space, some governments have resorted to digital repression. But these instruments come with the danger of overreach. Censorship Cyber Security Indonesia Myanmar Social Media Southeast Asia
11 Nov 2025 Amid the Uncertainty of US Tariffs, Asian Exporters Are Forging Ahead Jayant Menon Amid the gloom brought about by the US’ reciprocal tariffs, there appears to be a glimmer of hope for Asian exporters. Economy Southeast Asia Tariffs US
