Event Highlights

Hybrid Seminar on “Indonesia’s Economic Policy and Challenges from Jokowi to a New Government”

 

In this hybrid seminar, Dr Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti shared details about Indonesia’s new long-term development plan and elaborated on the country’s goals by 2045. Dr Agustinus Prasetyantoko evaluated the strategies put in place in the long-term development plan and discussed the potential challenges faced in the current policy planning for the new government.

 

 

Webinar on “Democratic Consolidation or Backsliding? Analysis and Implications of Thailand’s 2023 General Election”

 

In this webinar, The Honorable Abhisit Vejjajiva, former leader of the Democrat Party and former prime minister of Thailand, discussed the future of Thai politics, and the implications for Thailand and the region after the election.

 

 

Webinar on “What Does Responsible Investment Mean in Myanmar?”

 

In this webinar, Ms Vicky Bowman, the Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB), shared her insights on the challenges and dilemmas faced by businesses operating in and sourcing from Myanmar after the 2021 coup.

 

 

Seminar on “Can Anwar Ever Attract The Support Of Malay Voters? An Analysis of Malaysia’s Political Polarisation”

 

In this hybrid seminar, Mr Khairy Jamaluddin delivered a comprehensive analysis of the current Malaysian political landscape under Anwar’s premiership.

 

 

Hybrid Seminar on “Stalled Reforms? Institutional, Legal, and Political Changes in Indonesia After 25 Years”

 

In this hybrid seminar, Dr Yanuar Nugroho, Dr Indriaswati D. Saptaningrum and Dr Muhammad Fajar shared their reflections on Indonesia’s democratic journey after 25 years of Reformasi. The panel discussed Indonesia’s successes and failures in strengthening governance and legal and political institutions, and in fostering societal transformations, with a view toward the 2024 elections.

 

 

Webinar on “Vietnam-Thailand Relations: Past, Present, Prospect”

 

In this webinar, Dr Vo Xuan Vinh reviewed the history of Vietnam-Thailand relations and their recent developments. He also assessed the challenges and prospects for bilateral ties, especially in light of the upcoming elections in Thailand.

 

 

Webinar on “Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Prospects of International Governance, and Implications for Southeast Asia”

 

In this joint ISEAS and Tech For Good Institute webinar, Professor Simon Chesterman and Ms Shivi Anand delve into the challenges of AI development and governance.

 

 

Webinar on ” Vietnam’s Leadership Reshuffle Dynamics, Implications and Prospects”

 

In this webinar, Ms Linh Nguyen and Dr Nguyen Khac Giang discussed the reasons behind Vietnam’s recent leadership changes and their implications for the country’s domestic and foreign policy. They also provided an initial assessment of potential further developments and the nation’s economic and political prospects in the lead-up to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), slated for early 2026.