Everyone Everywhere All at Once: The Rise of Digital Nomads in Southeast Asia
Lance Wu explores the growing presence of digital nomads in Southeast Asia, shedding light on both the opportunities and challenges they pose to local economies.
What Should ASEAN Expect From the European Union’s New Leadership?
Yeo Lay Hwee examines the European Union’s recent election outcomes and how ASEAN and the EU are navigating a shifting geopolitical landscape.
Laos’ Connectivity Drive Paves the Way for ASEAN’s Integration
Melinda Martinus and Joanne Lin argue that as ASEAN Chair in 2024, Laos has defied scepticism by prioritising connectivity — physical and digital — to foster regional integration.
The Rise and Challenges of Sustainable Fashion in Southeast Asia
Damon Chee explores the growing demand for sustainable fashion and the hurdles preventing it from becoming a viable alternative to fast fashion in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia and Three “Invisible” Preconditions in the New Era of Industrial Policies
Marco Kamiya, Carlos López-Gómez and Mateus Labrunie emphasise the need for ASEAN countries to strengthen their technology absorption capacity, standards systems, and innovation ecosystems.
Regional Responses to China’s Community of Shared Future for Mankind
In March 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the concept of building a “community with a shared future for mankind” as a central tenet of his “Thought on Diplomacy” with Chinese characteristics. This ambitious vision encompasses more recent programmes such as the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI), the Global Civilisation Initiative […]
Strategies to Boost the Inclusion of ASEAN Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Global Value Chains
Mima Sefrina discusses how domestic and regional policies can help to overcome ASEAN SMEs’ low participation in global value chains.
Does ASEAN Still Matter to the Labour Government in the United Kingdom?
Ahead of the ASEAN-UK Ministerial Meeting this month, Joanne Lin looks at how the new Labour Government will prioritise ASEAN and the region in its foreign policy.
Advancing ASEAN’s Digital Economy: Challenges in Cybersecurity and IP Protection
Farlina Said and Farah Nabilah explore ways to enhance ASEAN’s cybersecurity and intellectual property protection mechanisms to strengthen the region’s digital economy.
Implications of India’s 2024 Election Outcomes for ASEAN
Karthik Nachiappan analyses the recent election outcomes in India, their significance for India’s foreign policy, and implications for India’s future engagements with ASEAN.