Event Highlights

Webinar on “Myanmar’s Relations with Russia and China: Convenience or Co-optation”

 

In this webinar, two long-time experts discussed Russia and China’s interactions with Myanmar since the military coup in February 2021, and also shared their thoughts on bilateral relations in the present scenario.

 

Webinar on “Vietnam’s Elite Politics and Implications for Leadership Transition”

 

In this webinar, Mr Tran Le Quynh and Dr Nguyen Khac Giang examined the recent developments in Vietnam’s elite politics and their potential implications for the nation’s political and economic trajectory, particularly in light of the recent unexpected resignation of former President Vo Van Thuong. They also explored the role of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and the impact of factionalism and the ongoing anti-corruption campaign on the upcoming power transition at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in early 2026.

 

E-Launch and Discussion of The State of Southeast Asia 2024 Survey Report

 

The sixth edition of The State of Southeast Asia: 2024 Survey Report was officially launched on 2 April 2024, followed by a panel discussion with Prof Danny Quah, Ms Bonnie Glaser, Prof Wu Xinbo, and Mr Shin Nakayama, on the key findings of the survey and implications for the region.

 

Hybrid Seminar on “Indonesia’s Role in Global Climate Action”

 

In this hybrid seminar, Dr Masyita Crystallin shares her insights on how Indonesia plans to balance its economic and welfare priorities while strengthening its leadership in global climate governance.

 

Webinar on “The Legal and Political Implications of Najib’s Sentence Reduction”

 

In this webinar, Mr Philip Koh and Dr Azmi Hassan analysed the legal and political implications of Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s sentence reduction relating to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.

 

Webinar on “Analysing the 2024 Indonesian Elections Results and Post-Election Coalition Dynamics “

 

In this webinar, Dr Burhanuddin Muhtadi discussed factors that contributed to the overwhelming win for Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka in the 2024 presidential-vice presidential elections. He also elaborated on the potential role of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in Prabowo’s administration and highlighted the implications of this election results on Indonesia’s political future.

 

Webinar on “Thai Foreign Policy Under Srettha Thavisin: Continuity, Changes and Challenges”

 

In this webinar, Dr Pinitbhand Paribatra (Associate Professor and the head of the International Affairs Department at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University) and Dr Chanintira na Thalang (Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University) examine the evolving dynamics of Thailand’s foreign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Webinar on “Does Manufacturing Matter? Foreign Investment and Local Linkages in the Malaysian Solar Industry”

 

In this webinar, Ishana Ratan shared her views on recent trends in the relocation of solar manufacturing to Malaysia and explored the reasons behind the difficulty that renewable energy manufacturing faces in creating linkages for local solar installation.

 

Webinar on “Just Energy Transition Partnerships: Insights from Indonesia and Vietnam”

 

In this webinar, Ms Melinda Martinus, Mr Paul Butarbutar, Ms Nguyen Phuong Mai, and Dr Julia Behrens review the progress of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) policy rollouts in Vietnam and Indonesia.