Thailand expects to complete its inaugural high-speed rail network by 2030, establishing a direct link to China through Laos, a project long heralded by officials as pivotal for enhancing bilateral re…
How Can Agriculture Contribute to Peace?
Agricultural development and food security play a key role in strengthening peace in fragile societies. According to Ambassador George Moose, Acting President and CEO of United States Institute for Pe…
Bangladesh and Pakistan Are Changing South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape
Since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian rule in August of 2024, two shifts in the region are reshaping its geopolitical environment. The first shift has been the steady deterioration in I…
Enhancing ASEAN’s digital competitiveness
As ASEAN accelerates its digital transformation, the region faces a critical challenge: a widening gap between industry demand for skilled digital professionals and the availability of talent. This ta…
The Quad Under Trump 2.0: Early Signs of Shift Amid Continuity
One of the Trump administration’s first foreign policy acts, less than a day after the inauguration, was convening the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) on January 21. The FMM involved wide-rangin…
Vietnam-Russia nuclear energy deal signed
Russia and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on developing nuclear energy cooperation during a two-day visit by the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Hanoi for talks with Vietname…
How a flood of finance for sustainable seafood could help save the ocean
Aquaculture is a leading contributor to the failing health of the ocean. Shrimp ponds in Lombok, Indonesia, have devastated climate-critical mangrove forests and contaminated the groundwater. Seaweed …
Malaysia positions for AI-driven economy
Boasting a young, mobile savvy population, widespread internet penetration and relative political stability, Southeast Asia (SEA) has emerged as a prime foreign direct investment (FDI) destination in …
100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran: Opportunities to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition
The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will complete 100 days on January 28, 2025. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that …
Cambodia likely to gain from Trump tariffs
Cambodia is expected to benefit from US President Donald Trump’s focus on imposing tariffs against China and possibly also Vietnam to address bilateral trade imbalances, Mekong Strategic Capital says.…