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…
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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…
Malaysia secures planned US$14.7b investment from Google, Microsoft and other US tech giants
Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (US$1=RM4.29) investment by United States (US) technology giants — Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, a…
One of the Biggest AI Boomtowns Is Rising in a Tech-Industry Backwater
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Malaysia— Gary Goh was the chief executive of a publicly listed property developer three years ago when prospective clients started asking whether his company had land for data centre…
PM Modi’s Laos visit: Key takeaways from Prime Minister’s ‘historic’ visit
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PM Modi’s Participation In ASEAN-India And East Asia Summit – Analysis
The 10 member states of ASEAN — Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brunei and Laos — held talks with their dialogue partners from elsewhere in the regio…