About the Webinar The proposed landbridge mega-project in Thailand represents a modern twist on the long-standing vision of the Kra Canal, a concept first conceived in the 17th century. The Kra Canal, aimed at creating a shortcut between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, has historically been mired in economic, political, and environmental […]

REGIONAL ECONOMIC STUDIES PROGRAMME About the Webinar Many Southeast Asian countries have recently or are currently undergoing rapid structural change. Structural change is the contraction of agriculture as a share of aggregate economic output and the corresponding expansion of the combined shares of industry and services. The webinar will analyse its economic causes in the […]

REGIONAL ECONOMIC STUDIES PROGRAMME AND INDONESIA STUDIES PROGRAMME About the Hybrid Seminar The Indonesian government’s fiscal stance for 2025 aims to maintain continuity in development policies while accommodating the programs of the new administration led by the President-elect Prabowo Subianto. A sound fiscal policy will be critical to achieving Indonesia’s Golden Vision of becoming a […]

About the Hybrid Seminar The ongoing dialogue between Islam and Confucianism in Malaysia, a country characterized by its multi-religious population, holds profound significance for fostering racial harmony. This dialogue has found an influential advocate in Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, whose commitment to inter-civilizational engagement plays a significant role in promoting understanding between the Islamic […]