China’s status as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower in a new ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute survey is likely to be short-lived, say analysts. The annual survey of 1,994 policymakers, journalists, …
Asean
AI will transform government communications – here’s how
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how businesses engage with consumers, governments must leverage emerging tech to drive effective messaging and communications. GovInsider speaks to John M…
Watch Asean Economic Outlook on Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-12-04/hsbc-s-liu-on-asean-economic-outlook-video…
Why Australia needs to take ASEAN seriously
The push for ASEAN membership, which has been gaining momentum in recent years, is rooted in Australia’s desire to deepen its regional integration and foster closer ties with Southeast Asian nations. …
China to boost economic cooperation with ASEAN through high-level opening up
High-level opening up is bringing new opportunities for economic cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and China will forge ahead with institutional opening up to c…
PM Modi proposes economic corridor between Asean & Europe through India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday proposed a multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor linking South-East Asia to Europe through India and West Asia, and closer digital ties at the 20th In…
Hidden Gem Of Asia: ‘Neglected’ Laos Can Be A Strategic Partner For India To Dominate S.E Asia, Corner China
The small, landlocked Southeast Asian country of Laos shares borders with Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and China. Although a relatively small nation, Laos could be a strategic bastion for Ind…
Explained: What Tesla’s New Home In Malaysia Means For Nickel-Rich Indonesia
Indonesia’s year-long charm offensive to court investment from billionaire Elon Musk, seems to have hit a road block by the businessman’s decision to house Tesla’s Southeast Asian headquar…
Southeast Asia’s Belt and Road paved with promises
China’s Belt and Road Initiative changed the face of Southeast Asia with projects connecting the region. But some countries face more risks than others. China is strengthening its economic ties …
ASEAN between the US and China
The recent G-7 summit in Hiroshima and the subsequent G-20 tourism meeting in Kashmir underscored the stark contrast between the two groups’ rhetoric. While the G-20 emphasised its “one Earth, one fam…