Chinese EVs in Southeast Asia: More Sustainable Approach Needed
Shi Youwei
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms have made inroads into the Southeast Asian market. But they cannot take their current position for granted.

Shi Youwei
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms have made inroads into the Southeast Asian market. But they cannot take their current position for granted.
Kristina Fong Siew Leng
Southeast Asian countries are likely to be caught up in the crossfire between China and the US. But there could be a silver lining.
Maria Monica Wihardja|George Tan
Tightened controls on exports of advanced technologies with US-origin components or technologies will affect key semiconductor-related manufacturing sectors. Southeast Asia can respond with short, medium, and long-run strategies.
Prapimphan Chiengkul
Southeast Asian countries are justifiably frustrated with the state of climate finance. They should consider seeking alternative sources to fund climate mitigation and adaptation.
Kevin Zongzhe Li
The region has a chance to rely on tools like blended finance to power its green transition. The time to act, however, is running out.
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.
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John Lee
China’s progress up the technological ladder will impact Southeast Asian economies.
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A'an Suryana|Syafiq Hasyim
Whether they were made use of or knew what they were doing, the actions of five young Nadhlatul Ulama members during their recent trip to Israel have stirred up a hornet’s nest.
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Maria Monica Wihardja|Sherry Tao Kong
China’s purported industrial overcapacity is a double-edged sword for Southeast Asian economies.
Elyssa Kaur Ludher|Wei-Li Woo
Enthusiasm about seaweed has been growing due to its potential to contribute to food security, decarbonisation, and economic growth. Southeast Asia is a major global producer of seaweed; Indonesia and the Philippines are among the top-producing countries. The region’s millions of farmers could potentially benefit from an expansion of the industry.