In this webinar, Professor Tuong Vu and Dr Nhu Truong discussed the various factors that have impeded Vietnam’s economic potential, the importance of gaining a better understanding of Vietnam’s developmental path to gain insights into its economic patterns and vulnerabilities, and the Communist Party of Vietnam’s (CPV) firm control of the economy and society. The discussion also examined how historical, institutional, and political elements have contributed to the current challenges facing the country.
In this webinar, Professor Leo Suryadinata, Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, shares his insights regarding the transformation of Confucianism in Indonesia.
In this webinar, Dr Napon Jatusripitak, Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, examined the role of patronage politics in Thailand, and the implications for the upcoming Thai general election and beyond.
In this webinar, five experts offer their thoughts on the broader impacts of the ongoing crisis, and the consequences of the continuing conflict to watch out for in 2023 including domestic sentiments and regional and international interests.
In this hybrid seminar, Dr Max Lane shared his perspectives on polarisation within Indonesian politics and discussed its potential effects on the upcoming 2024 elections.
While most cities in Southeast Asia face the overlapping challenges of climate action and sustainable urban development, their unique and diverse circumstances call for greater study into climate impacts and solutions from a local perspective. “Cities and Climate Challenges in Southeast Asia”, a newly published compendium from the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme at ISEAS, brings together case studies from a wide variety of disciplines to reflect this complexity while providing practical recommendations to regional policymakers. In this webinar, new research findings on the urban-climate change nexus were presented by some of the contributors to this comprehensive volume: Dr Alejandro N. Ciencia from the University of the Philippines Baguio; Ms Nila Kamil from the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry and Wageningen University & Research; and Dr Michiyo Kakegawa from Soka University.
In this seminar, Dr Mohd Faizal Musa, Dr A’an Suryana and Dr Moch Nur Ichwan examined the challenges faced in the midst of rising Muslim extremism in Indonesia and Malaysia. They also discussed the role of institutions in managing the emerging trends and narratives surrounding Islam on various media platforms.
In this hybrid seminar, Prof Nick Bisley examined Australia’s approach to Southeast Asia and the tensions that exist between its traditional multilateralism and more recent embrace of competitive minilateralism.
In this hybrid seminar, Mr Arsjad Rasjid discussed the business and economic priorities of ASEAN-BAC under Indonesia’s chairmanship. With the change in leadership this year, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) seeks to ASEAN’s centrality to world markets by initiating innovations that promote greater inclusivity within the region.
The fifth edition of The State of Southeast Asia: 2023 Survey Report E-launch event presented key survey findings that were analysed by discussants Prof Tommy Koh, Mr Shivshankar Menon, Ms Wendy Cutler and Prof Chen Dongxiao.