Event Highlights

Webinar on “Reformasi and Harapan after 2020: End of an era or Remake of a Movement?”

 

In this webinar, Mr Fahmi Fadzil engages in a conversation to discuss the reformasi movement in Malaysia, the future of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) party and the Pakatan Harapan coalition in Malaysia’s new political landscape.

 

 

Webinar on “Vietnam’s 13th Party Congress: Vietnam Amid the US-China Rivalry”

 

In the third of a four-part series on Vietnam’s recently concluded 13th Party Congress, Amb Pham Quang Vinh assessed the foreign policy implications of the congress’s political report and explained how Hanoi will conduct its relations with the world’s foremost superpowers. Amb Vinh also highlighted the opportunities and challenges in Vietnam-US and Vietnam-China relations.

 

 

Webinar on “Exploring Differences in Rural Household Debt between Thailand and Vietnam: Economic Environment versus Household Characteristics”

 

In the eighth session of the webinar series on Financial Transformation, Credit Markets and Household Debt in Southeast Asia, Dr Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu and Prof Hermann Waibel presented their paper on the subject of the differences in rural household debt between Thailand and Vietnam.

 

 

Webinar on “Indonesia’s Omnibus Law and Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)”

 

In this webinar, Dr Reza Siregar, Dr Cyril Noerhadi and Mr Anton Gunawan discussed the background to the Indonesia Investment Authority’s establishment, its objectives, and role as well as how it is expected to work.

 

 

Webinar on “The Prospects and Dangers of Algorithmic Credit Scoring in Vietnam: Regulating a Legal Blindspot”

 

In the seventh session of the webinar series on “Financial Transformation, Credit Markets and Household Debt in Southeast Asia”, Dr Nicolas Lainez presents on the prospects and dangers of algorithmic credit scoring in Vietnam.

 

 

Webinar on: “Vietnam’s 13th Party Congress: Continuities and New Elements in Economic Development”

 

In the second of a four-part series on Vietnam’s recently concluded 13th Party Congress, Dr Nguyen Dinh Cung assessed Vietnam’s economic development record and shared his insights on the new elements approved by the congress that will shape the country’s economic trajectory. Dr Cung also highlighted the challenges that lie ahead as Vietnam seeks to restore its economic growth momentum against the backdrop of domestic constraints and external geostrategic uncertainties.

 

 

Webinar on “From Pakatan Harapan to Perikatan Nasional in East Malaysia: A Missed Opportunity for Greater Autonomy?”

 

In this webinar, Dr Anantha Raman Govindasamy traces the major political developments that occurred in East Malaysia from 2018 to the present, beginning with the advent of the Pakatan Harapan, its substitution by the Perikatan Nasional administration in February 2020, the Sabah state elections in September 2020, and concluding with the recent declaration of Emergency.

 

 

Webinar on “Worsening European Public Opinion on China and Implications for Asia”

 

In this webinar, Dr Richard Q. Turcsanyi sheds light on the findings of  The Sinophone Borderlands survey – comparing how the public in 13 European countries perceive China and various China-related issues, what foreign policy alignments they favour, and what policy on China they support.

 

 

Webinar on “Constraints and Opportunities for Indonesia’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic”

 

In this webinar, Dr Astrid Meilasari-Sugiana, Dr Gunardi Endro and Dr Suwandi shared their observations on the constraints faced by Indonesia’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the pandemic and elaborated on some policies that have been implemented to assist these companies. Drawing on both policies and economic ideology of the country, the speakers attempted to highlight solutions and discussed how it could aid in the recovery of the economy after the pandemic.

 

 

Webinar on “ Understanding People’s Use of Digital Lending in Indonesia”

 

In this webinar, Dr Johan Irni Rahmayan and Mr Manggi Taruna Habir examine a range of relevant issues related to the use of fintech and financial capability in Indonesia, with focuses on household debt sourced from online loans.