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Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Malaysian FM Calls for Regional Action on US Tariffs

Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Malaysian FM Calls for Regional Action on US Tariffs

By Sebastian Strangio
Along with the conflict in Myanmar, the issue of trade is likely to be high on the agenda at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Will ASEAN’s New Industrial Era Bring Growth or Division?

Will ASEAN’s New Industrial Era Bring Growth or Division?

By Yunkang Liu
Without prompt action, the economic inequalities between the bloc's member states could threaten its unity and cohesion.

‘China Plus One’ Should Be a Strategic Win for America in Southeast Asia

‘China Plus One’ Should Be a Strategic Win for America in Southeast Asia

By Marcus Loh
ASEAN’s strategic interests lie in autonomy, market access, and meaningful economic alternatives to China. Can the U.S. take advantage of the opportunity this presents?

Trump’s Sudden Impact and Implications For Southeast Asia

Trump’s Sudden Impact and Implications For Southeast Asia

By Luke Hunt
The administration's aid cuts, tariffs, and new China strategy are all set to further test ASEAN.

Why Economic Nationalism Was the Biggest Story of 2024 in Southeast Asia

Why Economic Nationalism Was the Biggest Story of 2024 in Southeast Asia

By James Guild
The steps taken by the region's governments over the last year should be seen as a response to a wider trend toward protectionism.
Lessons From Lithuania: How ASEAN Can Manage Economic Risks With China

Lessons From Lithuania: How ASEAN Can Manage Economic Risks With China

By Shay Wester
Lithuania’s experience provides a wake-up call for Southeast Asia about the risks of economic coercion.

Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023

Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023

By James Guild
Is this the year that the region's tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?
The Importance of Interoperability for ASEAN’s Digital Framework Agreement

The Importance of Interoperability for ASEAN’s Digital Framework Agreement

By Albert J. Rapha
Creating seamless regional integration is crucial to the success of the bloc's pathbreaking digital economy agreement.

2023 Was a Wild Ride for Investment in Southeast Asia

2023 Was a Wild Ride for Investment in Southeast Asia

By James Guild
The region is still feeling the economic reverberations of the U.S. Federal Reserve's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 Economic Stories in ASEAN to Watch in 2024

3 Economic Stories in ASEAN to Watch in 2024

By James Guild
Last 2023, the coming year is likely to be a busy one for Southeast Asia on the economic front.

Are Foreign Investors Returning to Southeast Asia in 2023?

Are Foreign Investors Returning to Southeast Asia in 2023?

By James Guild
With regional financial markets less dependent than ever on foreign capital, a lot less is hanging on the question than in years past.
Balancing ASEAN’s Internal and External Economic Integration

Balancing ASEAN’s Internal and External Economic Integration

By Fajar Hidayat
While political crises dominate the bloc's attention, Indonesia can use its chairmanship to advance and recalibrate ASEAN's economic integration agenda.

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