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- No. 5: The State of Southeast Asia: 2023 Survey Report
- No. 35: Vinod Thomas, Visiting Senior Fellow
- No. 36: Paul Teng Piang Siong, Associate Senior Fellow
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
Indonesia
1. Digital downstreaming’, a prospective solution?
Ibrahim Kholilul Rohman
Jakarta Post, 4 January 2024
2. Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages, improving health quality
Yuafanda Kholfi Hartono and Sumarto Eka Putra
Jakarta Post, 4 January 2024
3. Understanding presidential candidates’ visions for constitutional democracy
D. Nicky Fahrizal
Jakarta Post, 4 January 2024
4. Indonesian polls watchdog questions president’s son over alleged campaign violation
Tria Dianti
Benar News, 3 January 2024
5. Indonesians head to the polls in February. Here are key issues dominating the elections
Randy Mulyanto
CNBC, 3 January 2024
6. Waves of lay-offs sweep Indonesia’s export-oriented industries in 2023
Jakarta Post, 3 January 2024
7. KPU in hot water over overseas voting confusion
Radhiyya Indra
Jakarta Post, 3 January 2024
8. Jokowi admits cutting reliance on rice imports difficult task
Yohana Belinda
Jakarta Post, 3 January 2024
9. Low 2023 budget deficit not all good news, experts say
Deni Ghifari
Jakarta Post, 3 January 2024
10. ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ in Indonesia? A Study Draws Skepticism
Mike Ives and Rin Hindryati
New York Times, 3 January 2024
11. Beyond Conflict: Navigating Political and Security Dynamics in Rempang, Riau Islands
Muhamad Haripin, Syed Huzaifah Bin Othman Alkaff
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 3 January 2024
12. Peta Terkini Pilpres Pasca Debat Calon Presiden [Latest map of the presidential election after the presidential candidate debate]
Arya Fernandes,Ketua Departemen Politik dan Perubahan Sosial, CSIS Indonesia
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (Indonesia), 2 January 2024
Malaysia
13. M’sia set to hit 2023 GDP growth target of 4%-5% on positive economic momentum, says chief statistician
Sharifah Pirdaus Syed Ali
Edge Markets, 4 January 2024
14. Launch of Padu before amending PDPA 2010 raises legitimate and serious concerns — Lawyers for Liberty
Surin Murugiah
Edge Markets, 4 January 2024
15. DAP’s recent statements a blessing in disguise for Umno, says analyst
Amirul Aiman
Free Malaysia Today, 4 January 2024
16. PN leaders: J-Kom should be overhauled, even dissolved
Shamz Johan
Malaysiakini, 4 January 2024
17. Challenges to mitigating poverty in Malaysia
Professor Suhaiza Hanim is director of Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies, Universiti Malaya
The Malaysian Insight, 4 January 2024
18. Sabah plans to take over SESB in 7 years: CM
Bernama, 3 January 2024
19. Fahmi: Putrajaya to focus on economic growth for 2024 by attracting more investors
Anis Zalani
Malay Mail Online, 3 January 2024
Myanmar
20. Myanmar’s Shadow Government Issues 10-Point China Policy
Sebastian Strangio
Diplomat, 3 January 2024
21. Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups Draw Allegations of Forced Recruitment
Naw Theresa
Diplomat, 3 January 2024
22. Analytical Blind Spots and Armed Conflict in Myanmar
David Scott Mathieson
Irrawaddy, 3 January 2024
Philippines
23. Philippine NSC: Communist call to consolidate forces casts doubt on peace talks
Jeoffrey Maitem and Basilio Sepe
Benar News, 3 January 2024
Thailand
24. MFP blasts ‘lame duck’ budget bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth
Bangkok Post, 4 January 2024
25. Thai investors rethink strategies amid inflation & geopolitical uncertainties
The Nation, 4 January 2024
Vietnam
26. What are major Vietnamese farm products for export in 2024?
Voice of Vietnam, 3 January 2024
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
27. 3 Economic Stories in ASEAN to Watch in 2024
James Guild
Diplomat, 3 January 2024
Asia Pacific
28. The United States and China are Locked in a New Cold War: A Debate with Dr. Michael Beckley and Dr. Arne Westad
[1hr 25min podcast]
Bonny Lin
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (United States), 3 January 2024
29. U.S.-China Relations in 2024: Managing Competition without Conflict
Scott Kennedy
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (United States), 3 January 2024
30. IMF chief: US-China rivalry could dent global GDP by 7%
Alex Willemyns
Radio Free Asia, 3 January 2024
East/South China Sea
31. Ramp up maritime security, ex-Japan diplomat warns
Poramet Tangsathaporn
Bangkok Post, 4 January 2024
32. How will Beijing respond to Manila’s plans to build on South China Sea reef?
Kawala Xie
South China Morning Post, 3 January 2024
Climate Change/Environment
33. Transboundary water governance
Genevieve Donnellon-May
Bangkok Post, 4 January 2024
34. Renewable Energy Growth and Plunging Costs Make the COP28 Target Possible
Viktor Tachev
Energy Tracker Asia, 4 January 2024
35. Climate change has forced millions to flee their homes — and Asia is ‘not prepared’
Chelsea Ong
CNBC, 3 January 2024
36. Agriculture and Food at COP28: Not Just More Money
Jose Ma. Luis P. Montesclaros, Paul Teng
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2 January 2024
Media, Technology & Society
37. From India to Indonesia, deepfakes of politicians a rising concern
Rina Chandran
New Straits Times, 4 January 2024
38. Experts: Extremist groups spread disinformation online to provoke conflict during Indonesian election
Kusumasari Ayuningtiyas
Benar News, 3 January 2024
39. What AI Will Do to Elections
Rishi Iyengar
Foreign Policy, 3 January 2024
40. The Myth of Social Media and Populism
Jan-Werner Müller
Foreign Policy, 3 January 2024
41. Malaysia’s new database plan runs into privacy concerns amid recent hacks, data leaks
Hadi Azmi
South China Morning Post, 3 January 2024
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