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- No. 22: Moe Thuzar, Senior Fellow
- No. 37: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
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. Navigating the future: Manet’s formative years offer subtle hints
The Nation, 3 August 2023
2. Asialink Webinar Series: The Future of Pragmatism in Cambodia: Election Analysis [75-minute webinar]
AsiaLink, 2 August 2023
3. Re-centering Cambodian Interests in the Ream Naval Base Debate
Kathrin Reed
Diplomat, 2 August 2023
Indonesia
4. Developing the Blue Economy in Indonesia
Canyon Keanu Can and Teguh Dartanto
ERIA, 3 August 2023
5. ‘Golden visa’ program to be launched soon
Dio Suhenda
Jakarta Post, 3 August 2023
6. E-commerce logistics rat race forces firms to diversify
Aditya Hati
Jakarta Post, 3 August 2023
7. Prabowo Dukung Gugatan Batas Usia Minimal Cawapres, Kode untuk Gibran? [Prabowo Supports the Minimum Age Criticism for Vice President, Code for Gibran?]
Febryan A, Wahyu Suryana
Republika, 3 August 2023
8. Indonesian ruling party names 5 potential V-P candidates
Linda Yulisman
Straits Times, 3 August 2023
9. Indonesia defends its curbs on nickel ore exports amid EU claim of breach in international trade
Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja
Straits Times, 3 August 2023
10. Parties await ruling on presidential age limit
Yerica Lai
Jakarta Post, 2 August 2023
11. Govt reaffirms Surabaya high-speed rail extension to continue under next cabinet
Aditya Hadi
Jakarta Post, 2 August 2023
12. Airlangga Tegaskan Golkar Tak Akan Dukung Capres Anies Baswedan [Airlangga Affirms Golkar Will Not Support Anies Baswedan’s as Presidential Candidate]
Banjar Chaeruddin
Sinar Harapan, 2 August 2023
13. Survei: Elektabilitas Prabowo Capai 28,4 Persen, Unggul 4,9 Persen Dibandingkan Ganjar Pranowo [Survey: Prabowo Reaches 28.4 Percent Electability, 4.9 Percent Better Than Ganjar Pranowo]
Rosi Maria
Sinar Harapan, 2 August 2023
14. Govt unveils ecotourism concept for new capital city
Ruth Dea Juwita
Jakarta Post, 1 August 2023
Malaysia
15. Govt to conduct feasibility study on rail network in Sarawak – Anthony Loke
Bernama, 3 August 2023
16. Muda to conduct party polls by end 2024
Lynelle Tham
Free Malaysia Today, 3 August 2023
17. Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections on Sept 9
Natasha Busst
Free Malaysia Today, 3 August 2023
18. Education gets a boost
Nor Ain Mohamed Radhi
New Straits Times, 3 August 2023
19. Cost of living the main concern
Star, 3 August 2023
20. Why Malaysia’s Government Had to Prosecute Muhammad Sanusi for Sedition
Aizat Shamsuddin
Diplomat, 2 August 2023
21. Johor’s Forest City reaffirms commitment, says will review plans in two years if need arises
Ben Tan
Malay Mail Online, 2 August 2023
Myanmar
22. Aung San Suu Kyi’s partial ‘pardon’ still means 27-year sentence
Rebecca Ratcliffe
Guardian, 2 August 2023
23. Myanmar’s Suu Kyi ‘pardon’ sets stage for new diplomatic theater
Gwen Robinson
Nikkei Asia, 2 August 2023
Philippines
24. US notes blacklisted China firm in Manila Bay project
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 August 2023
25. Philippines potential beneficiary of US-China confrontation
Thalif Deen
Asia Times, 2 August 2023
Thailand
26. All eyes on PM vote motion
Bangkok Post, 3 August 2023
27. Cyber force is ‘out to destroy’ Sino-Thai ties
Bangkok Post, 3 August 2023
28. Democrat can discuss coalition with Pheu Thai
Bangkok Post, 3 August 2023
29. Pheu Thai announces candidates for five major ministries
Star, 3 August 2023
30. Seree Ruam Thai, Chart Pattana Kla pledge support for Pheu Thai coalition
The Nation, 3 August 2023
31. Thaksin likely to postpone his return to Thailand amid delay in government formation
The Nation, 3 August 2023
32. Possible Thai rice curbs rattle world market
Bangkok Post, 2 August 2023
33. Pheu Thai leader explains why Move Forward was dropped like a hot potato
The Nation, 2 August 2023
34. Employment on the rise as Thai economy continues to recover
The Nation, 2 August 2023
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
35. Sharing ideas: Cambodia seeks permanent China-ASEAN think tank platform
Ben Sokhean
Khmer Times, 3 August 2023
36. American eagle among S-E Asian pigeons
[Link to 54-page PDF document, “Negative Views of China Tied to Critical Views of Its Policies on Human Rights”]
Ravi Velloor
Straits Times, 3 August 2023
37. “走进东盟”具有经济价值与战略意义 [Entering ASEAN has economic value and strategic significance]
邢云超
China Daily, 2 August 2023
38. Vietnam, Philippines promote sea and ocean cooperation, timely handle sea issues
Voice of Vietnam, 2 August 2023
Asia Pacific
39. Why Beijing Isn’t Interested in Setting Guardrails for China-US Competition
Jinghao Zhou
Diplomat, 3 August 2023
40. The End of China’s Economic Miracle: How Beijing’s Struggles Could Be an Opportunity for Washington
Adam S. Posen
Foreign Affairs, 2 August 2023
41. Groundwork laid for China’s top diplomat to visit US
Alex Willemyns
Radio Free Asia, 1 August 2023
42. Are We in a New Cold War?
Loro Horta
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 1 August 2023
Climate Change/Environment
43. Global treaty in sight for plastics battle
VietNamNet, 3 August 2023
Media, Technology & Society
44. Meta starts blocking news in Canada
AFP
Jakarta Post, 3 August 2023
45. A P1.5 – B industry: ‘Political influencers’ raked it in
Dona Z. Pazzibugan
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 August 2023
46. Chinese discourse power: Capabilities and impact
Kenton Thibaut
Atlantic Council, 2 August 2023
47. Australian Senate Committee Recommends Government Ban on TikTok be Extended to WeChat
Rod McGuirk
Diplomat, 2 August 2023
48. Political Economy of Covert Influence Operations in the 2022 Philippine Elections
Internews, 31 July 2023
49. From Disinformation to Influence Operations: The Evolution of Disinformation in Three Electoral Cycles in the Philippines
Internews, 29 June 2023
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