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Narrowing the Digital Divide in ASEAN: Infrastructure, Skills and Opportunities

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of digital services in all aspects of our lives. This…

August 25, 20214 min

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Crisis in Malaysia: Politicking amid the Pandemic

The COVID-19 situation in Malaysia rages on with infection rates crossing 20,000 every day and…

August 18, 20216 min

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Indonesia in Crisis: Economic Impact and President Joko Widodo’s political legacy

From June 2021, Indonesia’s infections surged relentlessly due to the Delta variant. The archipelago is…

August 5, 20214 min

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The future of RCEP in the ASEAN-China region

On 9 April, Singapore became the first country to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership…

July 14, 20214 min

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Singapore and the Pacific Alliance’s Cooperation: Remaining Open to Business

Singapore and the Pacific Alliance (PA), a Latin American trade bloc, are preparing to sign…

July 7, 20214 min

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Low (Green) risk of severe transboundary haze in 2021

The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) has released its annual Haze Outlook 2021 Report,…

June 30, 20216 min

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Financing Southeast Asia’s Green Recovery

More countries and corporations than ever have pledged to substantially reduce their carbon emissions by…

May 11, 20216 min

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Biden’s 100 Days in Office: Is America really back?

The inauguration of US President Joe Biden brought the promise of the return of America…

May 5, 20214 min

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ASEAN & Asia Focus 2021| Partnerships with Countries Such As Japan Crucial for ASEAN for Post-pandemic Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened economic uncertainty globally, raising questions about the future of trade…

April 15, 20214 min

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One Year On: Vaccines, New Variants and Economic Prospects

It has now been over a year since COVID-19 was first recognised as a global…

February 26, 20217 min

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The Year Ahead: Focus Remains on the Pandemic and Economic Recovery

Even with the turn of a new year, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue…

February 9, 20214 min

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Sabah Election and its Implications on Malaysian Politics

The political turmoil in Malaysia since the stunning 2018 election results have highlighted the complexities…

October 28, 20203 min