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ISEAS in the News – The State of Southeast Asia: 2022 Survey Report

The ASEAN Studies Centre (ASC) at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute released “The State of Southeast Asia 2022 Survey Report” online at 1200 hrs on 16 February 2022 (Singapore time). 

For the Media Release, click here.
For current and past years reports, click here.
To view the E-Launch and Discussion of “The State of Southeast Asia: 2022” Survey, click here.

Media Coverage:

  1. CNA, 14 October 2023 – Commentary: Thailand must restore confidence it is safe for residents and tourists alike
  2. New Straits Times, 26 January 2023 – China must do more to bridge confidence gap
  3. ISIS Malaysia, 25 January 2023 – Southeast Asia’s trust issues with China
  4. The Edge Singapore, 6 January 2023 – IPEF: Empty promise or the future of trade?
  5. China.com, 28 December 2022 – 中国特色大国外交引领全球治理新进路
  6. Sinar Harian, 20 December 2022 – Is China’s grip on Malaysia inevitable?
  7. The Conversation, 13 December 2022 – Xi Jinping’s reelection may help Indonesian economy, but protests may worsen anti-Chinese sentiments
  8. South China Morning Post, 27 November 2022 – From soft power to FDI, China must work on its economic ties with Asean
  9. Modern Diplomacy, 24 November 2022 – ‘Mr. Trong Goes to Beijing’: General Secretary Trong’s Beijing Visit Affirms Vietnamese Balancing Act with China
  10. Huan Qiu, 22 November 2022 – 拜登缺席APEC会议，美国对东盟为何忽冷忽热？
  11. Sina, 22 November 2022 – 拜登缺席APEC会议，美国对东盟为何忽冷忽热？
  12. The Strategist, 22 November 2022 – Australia’s push for closer ties with ASEAN is good strategy but complicated
  13. The Straits Times, 21 November 2022 – Japan needs more than anime to stay ahead in South-east Asia
  14. VOA Chinese, 15 November 2022 – 中国和柬埔寨多年铁杆同盟，然而人口贩卖受害者有家难回
  15. Jakarta Post, 15 November 2022 – US, Indonesia agree to deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation
  16. The Corner, 15 November 2022 – Will The Belt And Road Initiative Be Another Casualty Of The Pandemic?
  17. Nikkei Asia, 14 November 2022 – Southeast Asia needs Biden and Xi to work together on climate
  18. Internationale Politik Quarterly, 10 November 2022 – What the Indo-Pacific Thinks … About Europe
  19. The Diplomat, 10 November 2022 – The Cost of Biden’s APEC Absence
  20. The Jakarta Post, 9 November 2022 – Asian nations still hedging in global health diplomacy race
  21. Asia Times, 7 November 2022 – China more popular among SE Asia publics than elites
  22. MENAFN, 7 November 2022 – China more popular among SE Asia publics than elites
  23. Lowy Institute, 6 November 2022 – Crumbling cornerstone? Australia’s education ties with Southeast Asia
  24. South China Morning Post, 28 October 2022 – US-Asean relations: focus on China competition risks ruining Biden’s diplomatic outreach
  25. The Diplomat, 25 October 2022 – How American Firms Give the US an Edge Over China in Southeast Asia
  26. Jakarta Post, 12 October 2022 – Mutual trust key in ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership
  27. Asia News Network, 12 October 2022 – Mutual trust key in ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership
  28. The Straits Times, 7 October 2022 – ST Deep Dive: Indonesian brass in ‘Cold War’, US Coast Guard in Asia
  29. Baird Maritime, 5 October 2022 – Submarines for the Philippines: the AUKUS inspiration
  30. The Interpreter, 4 October 2022 – Philippines’ subs: the AUKUS inspiration
  31. Modern Diplomacy, 1 October 2022 – China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: A Shared Future for Pursuing Regional Economy Integration
  32. CNA, 25 September 2022 – Why are Singapore travellers so enamoured with Japan?
  33. ANI, 21 September 2022 – South-East Asian nations show red card to China through economic means
  34. Korea JoongAnn Daily, 18 September 2022 – Toward a win-win strategy with Asean
  35. Tempo.co, 17 September 2022 – Krisis Indo-Pasifik, Korsel dan Indonesia Bisa Pelopori Kerja Sama Negara Menengah
  36. Tempo.co, 17 September 2022 – 50 Tahun Korea Selatan-Indonesia: Solusi Sikapi Konflik AS-Cina di Indo-Pasifik
  37. The Straits Times, 5 September 2022 – ‘Don’t like, don’t hate’: Pragmatic Laos embraces China
  38. The Diplomat, 30 August 2022 – Survey Indicates Ambivalence About Growing Chinese Influence in Myanmar
  39. CNBC Indonesia, 29 August 2022 – Waspada! AS Vs China Bisa Jadikan Indo-Pasifik ‘Arena Perang’
  40. The Straits Times, 17 August 2022 – Forum: Key events of the past decade offer perspective on US-China ties
  41. Brookings, 15 August 2022 – Can South Korea chart a path between the US and China in the Indo-Pacific?
  42. New Straits Times, 15 August 2022 – Asean youths should better understand pressing issues facing the world
  43. China Daily, 12 August 2022 – Enduring friendship
  44. Asia Times, 11 August 2022 – To nuke or not to nuke in SE Asia
  45. New Straits Times, 9 August 2022 – Challenging diplomacy between Japan and Asean
  46. Kyodo News, 7 August 2022 – Japan to have challenges in ASEAN ties as tensions over Taiwan grow
  47. HiNews, 31 July 2022 – 美智库报告：中国与东盟关系迅速深化
  48. Hu Bei Ri Bao, 31 July 2022 – 美智库报告：中国与东盟关系迅速深化
  49. Asia Times, 30 July 2022 – Why did Xi wait so long to say he was vaccinated?
  50. Japan Times, 23 July 2022 – How Beijing’s unpopularity is undermining its global ambitions
  51. New Straits Times, 22 July 2022 – Education best bet for Quad Fellowship to win Asean ‘brownie points’
  52. ISIS Malaysia, 20 July 2022 – Education best bet for Quad to win Asean ‘brownie points’
  53. Sin Chew, 16 July 2022 – 大马人真的“亲中“吗？
  54. Jakarta Post, 15 July 2022 – China’s soft power success story in Indonesia: Vaccines and Uyghur Muslims
  55. Japan Today, 15 July 2022 – Asia experts seek Japan’s lead in rules-based order after Kishida win
  56. The Mainichi, 13 July 2022 – Asia experts seek Japan’s lead in rules-based order after Kishida win
  57. Japan Times, 12 July 2022 – Asia experts seek Japan’s lead in rules-based order after Kishida win
  58. Kyodo News, 12 July 2022 – Asia experts seek Japan’s lead in rules-based order after Kishida win
  59. Lianhe Zaobao, 12 July 2022 – 饶兆斌：马国人对中国观感分歧
  60. The Straits Times, 11 July 2022 – China’s challenges in making itself more ‘respectable and lovable’
  61. The National Interest, 7 July 2022 – For Southeast Asia, Globalization Is a Return to the Historic Norm
  62. Think China, 5 July 2022 – China’s divided image in Malaysia
  63. ABS-CBN, 3 July 2022 – Wang Yi seeks to bolster China’s position in Southeast Asia in latest tour of region
  64. Yahoo Finance, 2 July 2022 – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi seeks to bolster Beijing’s position in Southeast Asia on latest tour of region
  65. South China Morning Post, 2 July 2022 – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi seeks to bolster Beijing’s position in Southeast Asia on latest tour of region
  66. Straits Times, 29 June 2022 – Higher confidence in Biden than Xi, global survey shows; lowest trust in Putin
  67. Modern Diplomacy, 25 June 2022 – The IPEF’s Impact on the Asia-Pacific Economy and Regional Cooperation
  68. Big News Network, 21 June 2022 – China lacks trust among Southeast Asians due to contempt for region’s autonomy, inclusion
  69. The Print, 21 June 2022 – China lacks trust among Southeast Asians due to contempt for region’s autonomy, inclusion
  70. Nikkei Asia, 17 June 2022 – Japan must show Southeast Asia that it can still be relied upon
  71. East Asia Forum, 15 June 2022 – Improving Australia–ASEAN defence engagement
  72. Frontline, 10 June 2022 – EU faces struggle over defence ties with Asia
  73. DW, 10 June 2022 – 中美防长会晤 欧盟急于证明自己
  74. DW, 10 June 2022 – Uni Eropa Ingin Tingkatkan Kerja Sama Keamanan dengan Asia
  75. CNA, 10 June 2022 – Visiting Japan might be troublesome and expensive, but that might not stop Singapore travellers
  76. DW, 9 June 2022 – EU faces uphill task beefing up defense ties with Asia
  77. Japan Times, 7 June 2022 – Three years out, the verdict is still out on ‘Peak Japan’
  78. The Diplomat, 7 June 2022 – China’s Charm Offensive in Indonesia and the Implications for Japan
  79. Sohu, 5 June 2022 – 日媒：因为中国，日本正失去在东南亚的存在感
  80. The Diplomat, 3 June 2022 – What China Gets Wrong About Southeast Asia
  81. Asia Times, 1 June 2022 – Southeast Asians sticking with China on Taiwan: survey
  82. eNanyang, 30 May 2022 – 紧密贸易势必和平?
  83. Nikkei Chinese, 30 May 2022 – 从贸易和投资看中日在东南亚的影响力
  84. East Asia Forum, 27 May 2022 – Europe’s Indo-Pacific pivot
  85. South China Morning Post, 24 May 2022 – On Asean and the Indo-Pacific, the US must remember that ‘Asians live by trade’
  86. The Diplomat, 24 May 2022 – Southeast Asian Nations Roll the Dice on Biden s Indo-Pacific Framework
  87. Straits Times, 23 May 2022 – China, US in a race for Asean: Who will come out on top?
  88. Straits Times, 22 May 2022 – Why war in Ukraine matters to youth in Singapore
  89. CNA, 20 May 2022 – How Biden can work with countries that can’t afford to alienate China
  90. Yahoo News, 17 May 2022 – 菲律賓在中美之間搖擺
  91. Sina, 16 May 2022 – 美国操办的这个“特别峰会”，调门特别高意义却不大
  92. Straits Times, 16 May 2022 – Biden’s encouraging signals to Asean
  93. Sina, 14 May 2022 – 拜登组饭局 越南总理却到美国大谈胡志明
  94. VOA, 13 May 2022 – 东盟国家中，哪个更“亲美”？哪个更“亲中”？
  95. Vietnam Times, 12 May 2022 – EU, Vietnam Recognize Covid-19 Vaccine Passport
  96. Lianhe Zaobao, 12 May 2022 – 美国之音分析: 为免在中美之间选边站 亚细安借助欧日等力量平衡势力
  97. VOA, 11 May 2022 – 美中竞争日渐白热化，东盟欢迎第三方力量
  98. Dan Tri, 11 May 2022 – CHUYẾN CÔNG DU MỸ CỦA THỦ TƯỚNG KHẲNG ĐỊNH VỊ THẾ VIỆT NAM
  99. Foreign Affairs, 11 May 2022 – Threading the Needle in Southeast Asia
  100. Radio Free Asia, 11 May 2022 – 美国-东盟峰会在即 中国要担心吗？
  101. Brookings, 11 May 2022 – Taking stock of US-ASEAN relations as Biden convenes a special summit
  102. Policy Options, 9 May 2022 – Canada should support Southeast Asian nations to help deal with China’s clout
  103. The German Marshall Fund of the United States, 3 May 2022 – Implications of Ukraine War, US-China Competition, and Southeast Asia’s Role
  104. Asia Times, 29 April 2022 – Cambodia on middle path between China and Vietnam
  105. Carnegie Europe, 25 April 2022 – Coronavirus and the Widening Global North-South Gap
  106. CSIS, 22 April 2022 – Japan’s Crucial Role in Southeast Asia the Ukraine War
  107. Rappler, 20 April 2022 – In Robredo Cabinet, expect ‘well-respected experts’ with clean track records
  108. The Paper CN, 17 April 2022 – 美国“印太经济框架”之于东盟国家：机遇与风险并存
  109. ANI, 16 April 2022 – European Union undermining its trade with south-east Asia: Report
  110. Asia Times, 13 April 2022 – Will EU’s hawks kill off free trade with Asia?
  111. ANI, 11 April 2022 – New survey shows growing support for siding with either US or China in Southeast Asia
  112. Tencent, 5 April 2022 – 范磊：新加坡不会在中美之间选边站
  113. 中央通訊社, 4 April 2022 – 中國藉烏克蘭戰爭頻拉攏鄰國 分析：徒勞無功
  114. Modern Diplomacy, 1 April 2022 – How the Vietnamese History Constrains its Policy Choices Today
  115. The Diplomat, 25 March 2022 – How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Impact Philippines-Russia Relations
  116. Lowy Interpreter, 25 March 2022 – Stiffening the ASEAN spine in the South China Sea
  117. Databoks, 21 March 2022 – Tantangan Hidup Penduduk Asia Tenggara, dari Pandemi sampai Terorisme
  118. The Diplomat, 18 March 2022 – Japan, ASEAN and the Importance of Grassroots Diplomacy
  119. Defence Review Asia, 15 March 2022 – Ukraine conflict: What’s behind Southeast Asia’s muted response?
  120. Bangkok Post, 14 March 2022 – US-China rivalry and public diplomacy in Southeast Asia
  121. New Straits Times, 13 March 2022 – EU’s reputation in Asean takes a dive
  122. SCMP, 11 March 2022 – Why China’s ‘condescension diplomacy’ will be of no help in resolving regional disputes
  123. The Diplomat, 10 March 2022 – CPTPP: Can We Expect Additional Southeast Asian Members Soon?
  124. American Military News, 8 March 2022 – New report reveals extent of Chinese surveys in South China Sea
  125. Detik News, 8 March 2022 – Rusia Vs Ukraina, Ada Apa di Balik Respons Diam Asia Tenggara?
  126. We Are United, 7 March 2022 – ISEAS東南亞狀況調查 冠病列三大挑戰之首
  127. VOA, 7 March 2022 – 美邀东盟开特别峰会抗中 “印太经济架构”成重中之重
  128. Borneo Bulletin, 7 March 2022 – Pandemic top concern among Bruneians
  129. DW, 7 March 2022 – Ukraine conflict: What’s behind Southeast Asia’s muted response?
  130. South China Morning Post, 5 March 2022 – Will China and India’s refusal to condemn Russia over Ukraine invasion harm their reputations in Asean?
  131. The BL, 5 March 2022 – Think tank map: Chinese vessels’ illegal surveys cover entire South China Sea
  132. National Interest, 4 March 2022 – China Has Forced Vietnam Into America’s Arms
  133. Asia Times, 3 March 2022 – Militarizing Europe has an eye on the Indo-Pacific
  134. Asia Times, 2 March 2022 – Ukraine puts ASEAN in ‘with us or against us’ bind
  135. Eurasia Review, 2 March 2022 – New Report Reveals Extent Of Chinese Surveys In South China Sea
  136. The Diplomat, 1 March 2022 – US Government Sets Date for Special ASEAN Summit in Washington
  137. Radio Free Asia, 1 March 2022 – New report reveals extent of Chinese surveys in South China Sea
  138. Benar News, 1 March 2022 – New Report Reveals Extent of Chinese Surveys in South China Sea
  139. The Straits Times, 1 March 2022 – Asean unity fraying in the Sino-US tug of war
  140. Asia Times, 25 February 2022 – Muted ASEAN response to Russia’s brazen invasion
  141. The Diplomat, 25 February 2022 – Why Southeast Asians Should Care About the Ukraine Crisis
  142. Lianhe Zaobao, 25 February 2022 – 中美疫苗外交竞赛令东南亚各国受惠
  143. The Interpreter, 24 February 2022 – Economic diplomacy: Slow dividends for Australia from ASEAN spending
  144. The Straits Times, 24 February 2022 – Russian invasion of Ukraine has lessons for Indo-Pacific area: EU special envoy
  145. Huan Qiu Shi Bao, 24 February 2022 – 东南亚对华认知更成熟了
  146. China Daily, 23 February 2022 – Anti-China disinformation — Washington’s geopolitical weapon under pretext of so-called “press freedom”
  147. Radio Free Asia, 23 February 2022 – What Russian aggression in Ukraine means for Southeast Asia
  148. South China Morning Post, 23 February 2022 – Japan beats China as an investor in Asean but why does survey show trust in it is declining?
  149. Benar News, 22 February 2022 – What Russian Aggression in Ukraine Means for Southeast Asia
  150. Asia Times, 22 February 2022 – Shifting SE Asia sentiment amid US China rivalry
  151. Community 99, 22 February 2022 – Changing mood in Southeast Asia amid rivalry between the US and China
  152. The Straits Times, 22 February 2022 – S-E Asia feels the geopolitical crosswinds
  153. Doordarshan (DD) India, 21 February 2022 – India and the ASEAN : Indo Pacific the big picture
  154. The Straits Times, 21 February 2022 – Asean needs to be bolder on Myanmar
  155. The Straits Times, 20 February 2022 – Nixon’s China visit, 50 years on: Setting the stage for China’s engagement of Asean
  156. Lianhe Zaobao, 19 February 2022 – 报告：与统治精英态度有落差 缅甸与老挝民间对中国不信任度上升
  157. Da Nang Today, 19 February 2022 – Malaysians see COVID-19 as ASEAN’s most immediate threat: survey
  158. 51 News, 19 February 2022 – 中国软实力碰壁 在这关键地区民调亮红灯
  159. RFA, 18 February 2022 – 【美中角力】民調指過半東南亞民眾選擇與美國結盟　七成人擔憂中國政、經影響力
  160. Vietnam Plus, 18 February 2022 – Malaysians see COVID-19 as ASEAN’s most immediate threat: survey
  161. BFM, 18 February 2022 – Are Southeast Asians Losing Faith in ASEAN?
  162. Mothership, 18 February 2022 – Asean is ’on the right track’ with Myanmar, what’s needed is ’strategic patience’: Vivian Balakrishnan
  163. Thoi Bao Tai Chinh Vietnam, 18 February 2022 – Hong Kong xét nghiệm bắt buộc toàn dân; WHO cảnh báo không chủ quan
  164. Human Resource Online, 18 February 2022 – Southeast Asians are most concerned about the pandemic, the economy, and the climate in 2022
  165. Hankookibo, 18 February 2022 – ’미중 패권 전장’ 동남아, 中 정치 영향력 커도 美 더 지지
  166. Naver, 18 February 2022 – ’미중 패권 전장’ 동남아, 中 정치 영향력 커도 美 더 지지
  167. MSN Korea, 18 February 2022 – 동남아, 정치 영향력은 中…지지도는 美가 더 높아
  168. Global Biz, 18 February 2022 – [초점] 아세안 국민 77% “중국 경제적 영향력, 미국보다 압도적으로
  169. JETRO, 18 February 2022 – ASEAN識者、中国のCPTPP加入が与える影響の見方分かれる
  170. Agenda Daily, 18 February 2022 – 51.8% kata cara kerajaan tangani Covid-19 buruk atau sangat buruk
  171. Lianhe Zaobao, 18 February 2022 – 维文：耐心至关重要 仓促处理缅僵局会削弱亚细安调解能力
  172. The Diplomat, 17 February 2022 – Southeast Asian Elite Survey Paints Complex Picture of China Ties
  173. The Diplomat, 17 February 2022 – Chinese Pipeline in Myanmar Damaged in Attack by Anti-Regime Forces
  174. Lianhe Zaobao, 17 February 2022 – 美外交官：无意就印太经济框架与中国接触
  175. China Press, 17 February 2022 – 差！政府抗疫表现 51%大马人给负评
  176. Business World, 17 February 2022 – Southeast Asia poll shows China beats US as top economic power
  177. MSN, 17 February 2022 – Vast majority in Southeast Asia see China topping US as economic power
  178. ECNS, 17 February 2022 – China offers Southeast Asia strongest COVID-19 vaccine support: survey report
  179. People’s Daily, 17 February 2022 – China offers Southeast Asia strongest COVID-19 vaccine support: survey report
  180. Xin Hua, 17 February 2022 – China offers Southeast Asia strongest COVID-19 vaccine support: survey report
  181. The Jakarta Post, 17 February 2022 – SE Asians view ASEAN as ’slow and ineffective’
  182. The Jakarta Post, 17 February 2022 – Southeast Asians increasingly doubtful of regional response: ISEAS Survey
  183. Global Times, 17 February 2022 – Biz Quick Take: The spoiler US is the real threat to ASEAN’s development
  184. The Straits Times, 17 February 2022 – Over half the Malaysians surveyed say govt handled Covid-19 poorly
  185. Borneo Post, 17 February 2022 – Survey: Over half of Malaysians viewed Putrajaya’s handling of Covid-19 as dismal, worse last year
  186. Malay Mail, 17 February 2022 – Malaysians see Covid-19 as Asean’s most immediate threat, survey finds
  187. Malay Mail, 17 February 2022 – Survey: Over half of Malaysians viewed Putrajaya’s handling of Covid-19 as dismal, worse last year
  188. Storm, 17 February 2022 – 東南亞擔心要在中美之間「選邊站」，最新民調：若迫不得已，57%受訪者還是選美國
  189. China Times, 16 February 2022 – 东协国家调查：对陆观感改善 经济、政治与战略影响力居东南亚之首
  190. The Hill, 16 February 2022 – Vast majority in Southeast Asia see China topping US as economic power
  191. Malaysia Journal, 16 February 2022 – Survey: Over half of Malaysians viewed Putrajaya’s handling of Covid-19 as dismal, worse last year
  192. Yahoo TW, 16 February 2022 – 最新民調：東南亞民眾擔心難以在中美之間保持中立
  193. CNA, Asia Now, 16 February – State of Southeast Asia 2022 Report
  194. The Straits Times, 16 February 2022 – Asean approach to Myanmar crisis has split the region, reveals new survey
  195. Lianhe Zaobao, 16 February 2022 – 东南亚态势报告：拜登上任后东南亚对美国信心回弹
  196. The Edge Markets, 16 February 2022 – Southeast Asia poll shows China beats US as top economic power
  197. Bangkok Post, 16 February 2022 – Southeast Asia poll shows China beats US as top economic power
  198. The Star, 16 February 2022 – South-East Asia poll shows China beats US as top economic power
  199. The Business Standard Report, 16 February 2022 – China beats US as top economic power in Southeast Asia: Survey
  200. BNN Bloomberg, 16 February 2022 – Southeast Asia Poll Shows China Beats U.S. as Top Economic Power
  201. Bloomberg Quint, 16 February 2022 – Southeast Asia Poll Shows China Beats U.S. as Top Economic Power
  202. Today, 16 February 2022 – Waning support for Asean governments’ handling of Covid-19, survey finds
  203. South China Morning Post, 16 February 2022 – Southeast Asia’s trust in China, US improves but more believe Asean needs to choose sides: survey
  204. ARI NUS, 16 February 2022 – Can the Belt and Road Initiative bring peace to China and ASEAN?
  205. South China Morning Post, 16 February 2022 – Can Belt and Road Initiative bridge the peace gap between China and Asean?
  206. DW News, 16 February 2022 – 东南亚对中美选边站？报告：近六成选美国　三国力挺中国