As the US enters the last campaign weeks of the 2024 presidential election, scheduled for November 5, global markets are closely monitoring the potential shifts in policies that may impact trade, inve…
India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Laos last week for the 21st India-ASEAN Summit marked a milestone as it came a decade since India reworked its “Look East” policy to the current “Act East” one.…
New World Bank Group Partnership Framework for Cambodia Focuses on Human Capital, Competitiveness, and Resilience
The new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Cambodia for 2025–2029 seeks to address three interlinked goals: improving health and basic education, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening the …
China’s Strategic Dilemma in Bangladesh: Navigating Uncertainty Amid Political Turmoil
China’s growing influence in South Asia has been one of the most notable shifts in regional geopolitics over the past decade. Through a mix of ambitious infrastructure projects, strategic alliances, a…
Balancing AI Innovation with Privacy and Ethical Use: Indonesia and ASEAN Context
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, achieving a balance between innovation and ethical considerations, particularly with respect to privacy, is of paramount importance. Thi…
The Growing Influence of Geoeconomic Fragmentation on ASEAN
Geoeconomic fragmentation affects ASEAN+3 and the euro area, altering trade patterns and financial vulnerabilities. ASEAN benefits, while Europe faces increased distant exposures, prompting need for s…
Navigating Asean in a changing world
The recently concluded 44th and 45th Asean Summits showcased Asean’s strong commitment to collaboration and strategic action amidst global challenges. Under Lao PDR’s chairmanship, with the theme “Ase…
World Bank Cautions Sri Lanka’s Recovery Still Fragile Despite Growth
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Philippines, South Korea seal deals for 3 big infra projects
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok recently signed agreements for the financing of three big infrastructure projects that…
Nepal Floods Demand Climate Solutions
The unprecedented floods in Kathmandu and across Nepal serve as a grim reminder of the devastating reality of living in a region on the front lines of climate change. With a death toll exceeding 200 a…