ISEAS Library wishes our readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha. The next issue of Daily News Alert will be released on Friday 30th June, covering news from this afternoon to Friday morning.
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Today’s issue includes the following commentaries and citations attributed to ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and its researchers. You can click on the links to go to the articles directly.
Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos | Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Timor-Leste | Vietnam | ASEAN / Southeast Asia | Asia Pacific | East/South China Sea | Climate Change/Environment | Media, Technology & Society | Others
Cambodia
1. Cambodia Tapping Into New Trading Partners And Investors
Khmer Times, 28 June 2023
Indonesia
2. Indonesia strives to preserve right to downstream: minister
Antara, 28 June 2023
3. Analysis: WIKA to receive Rp 8 trillion cash injection despite fraud allegations
Tenggara Strategics
Jakarta Post, 28 June 2023
4. Deindustrialization in Indonesia: An opposite viewpoint
Affan Alamudi
Jakarta Post, 28 June 2023
5. Mixed response as Jokowi launches reparations program
Nur Janti
Jakarta Post, 28 June 2023
6. SBY calls on Jokowi to refrain from abusing power in elections
Yerica Lai
Jakarta Post, 28 June 2023
7. UK seeks mutual interests with RI in ensuring supply chain security
Mark Lempp and Aditya Hadi
Jakarta Post, 28 June 2023
8. Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA)
Deni Friawan
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (Indonesia), 27 June 2023
9. Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?
James Guild
Diplomat, 27 June 2023
10. Ganjar slammed for ‘blusukan’ overreach in Jakarta
Fikri Harish
Jakarta Post, 27 June 2023
11. Presiden Jokowi Tekankan Lagi Pentingnya RUU Perampasan Aset Segera Disahkan [President Jokowi Reiterates the Importance of the Asset Confiscation Bill to be Passed Immediately]
Banjar Chaeruddin
Sinar Harapan, 27 June 2023
12. Indonesia’s Jokowi Will Leave Behind a Legacy of Disappointment
Erin Cook
World Politics Review, 27 June 2023
Malaysia
13. Perebutan kerusi majoriti Melayu bakal jadi tumpuan [Race for the Malay majority seats will be the focus]
Ahmad Suhael Adnan dan Siti Aminah Mohd Yusof
Berita Harian, 28 June 2023
14. PN, PH-BN berebut perhatian pengundi Melayu, muda di Kedah [PN, PH-BN vie for the attention of young Malay voters in Kedah]
Dr Marfunizah Ma’dan adalah Pensyarah Kanan Pusat Pengajian Kerajaan, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Berita Harian, 28 June 2023
15. Analysts scoff at BN ‘scare tactic’ against Terengganu
Ainin Wan Salleh
Free Malaysia Today, 28 June 2023
16. Analyst: Turning down Najib’s amnesty bid puts unity govt at risk of losing support
Ben Tan
Malay Mail Online, 28 June 2023
17. In open letter, Muda claims to be sidelined by PM, Harapan
Malaysiakini, 28 June 2023
18. Muhyiddin: Bersatu MB for S’gor, N Sembilan if PN wins state polls
Malaysiakini, 28 June 2023
19. ‘Foolish’ of Pakatan not to admit Muda, say observers
Malaysian Insight, 28 June 2023
20. Is Muda’s politics sustainable?
Emmanuel Joseph
Malaysian Insight, 28 June 2023
21. Major coalitions say victory, not vengeance, the ultimate goal for state polls
Zakiah Koya
Star, 28 June 2023
22. Debunking the myth of Malaysia’s ‘Green Wave’
[This article was first published in Fulcrum, the commentary and analysis website of the institute.]
Ong Kian Ming
Straits Times, 28 June 2023
23. MCA, MIC will contest in all 6 states, says Zahid
Free Malaysia Today, 27 June 2023
24. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Projects and Information Asymmetry: Engagements with Local Communities in Malaysia
Benjamin YH Loh, Imran Shamsunahar and Jazreen Harith
Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs, 27 June 2023
25. Constitutional expert warns govt against ‘cruel’ and ‘heartless’ amendments to citizenship laws
Malaysia Now, 27 June 2023
26. Ketaksuban PAS pada tubuh wanita [PAS’s obsession with women’s bodies]
Ruhan Shahrir
Malaysian Insight, 27 June 2023
27. Court annuls Kuala Terengganu MP’s victory in GE15
Bernama
New Straits Times, 27 June 2023
Philippines
28. CNA Correspondent – One year anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s presidency: Rewriting his father’s legacy?
Channel News Asia, 28 June 2023
29. Marcos, Duterte gain high trust, approval ratings — survey
Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
Manila Bulletin, 28 June 2023
30. 1 year under Bongbong Marcos: Is economic recovery enough for a better life?
Kurt Dela Peña
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 28 June 2023
31. Save the PH from debt misuse
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 28 June 2023
32. Specter of war in Taiwan puts Philippine islanders on edge
Jeoffrey Maitem
Radio Free Asia, 26 June 2023
Thailand
33. Why Thailand’s election outcome matters
Antonia Robson
Australian Strategic Policy Institute, 28 June 2023
34. How Thailand’s welfare state could change
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Bangkok Post, 28 June 2023
35. Thailand braces for liquor industry disruption under Move Forward
Francesca Regalado
Nikkei Asia, 28 June 2023
36. Time running out for Pita to secure Thai PM role
Bloomberg
Star, 28 June 2023
37. U.S. denies meddling in Thai vote ahead of parliament opening
Francesca Regalado
Nikkei Asia, 27 June 2023
38. Thailand’s Pita says ‘enough support’ from Senate to become PM
Reuters, 27 June 2023
39. Move Forward threatens to leave coalition if it is denied House speaker’s post
The Nation, 27 June 2023
Vietnam
40. Global tech giants drawn to Vietnam’s big push to become advanced manufacturing hub
Jamille Tran
Business Times, 28 June 2023
41. China eyes strategic synergy with Vietnam
Manila Times, 28 June 2023
42. US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam For Six-Day Friendship Visit
Sebastian Strangio
Diplomat, 27 June 2023
43. Vietnam lowers VAT to 8% again amid economic headwinds
Yuji Nitta
Nikkei Asia, 27 June 2023
44. China offers closer military cooperation with Vietnam
Reuters, 27 June 2023
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
45. TNB to see RM2.3 bln returns from energy deal in Laos starting 2025
Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
Bernama, 27 June 2023
Asia Pacific
46. My Say: Whether it’s decoupling or derisking, there are big implications for Asia
Manu Bhaskaran
Edge Markets, 28 June 2023
47. America, China, and the Virtue of Low Expectations
Ryan Hass
Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2023
48. China’s double wedge against efforts to foster Vietnam-US relations
Khang Vu
Interpreter, 28 June 2023
49. Safeguarding Asia’s prosperity set to be complex: WEF panellists
Shefali Rekhi
Straits Times, 28 June 2023
East/South China Sea
50. China and a code of conduct for the South China Sea
Dr. Celia Lamkin
Marianas Variety, 28 June 2023
Climate Change/Environment
51. Three provinces ready to be models for low-carbon development: govt
Antara, 28 June 2023
52. Opportunities for Australia–ASEAN collaboration on critical minerals
Hanh Nguyen
Australian Strategic Policy Institute, 28 June 2023
53. MAS proposes key criteria for early retirement of coal plants; disclosure guidelines for ESG ratings providers
Janice Lim
Business Times, 28 June 2023
54. Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy plans 400MW floating solar capacity by 2030
Business Times, 27 June 2023
55. Fitch sees hurdles to implementing JETP in Indonesia
Yohana Belinda
Jakarta Post, 27 June 2023
Media, Technology & Society
56. Philippine Police Raid Alleged Cybercrime Buildings and Rescue 2,700 Workers
Associated Press
Diplomat, 28 June 2023
Others
Global Affairs
57. China’s premier criticises west’s de-risking drive at ‘Summer Davos’
Thomas Hale
Financial Times, 27 June 2023
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