Southeast Asia
Navigating Sovereignty, Security and Humanity: The ASEAN Way and the Rohingya Crisis
Established on August 8, 1967, ASEAN is a regional organization of Southeast Asian countries, consisting of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar,...
Fortifying EU-Taiwan Economic Bonds: Linking Supply Chains and Capital Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have exposed global supply chain vulnerabilities, leading the European Union (EU) to diversify its critical supply sources, particularly...
China’s BRI and Solomon Islands: Pacific Perspective
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an infrastructure project launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping. BRI was inspired by the ancient Silk...
Grains of Cooperation: How Malaysia and China Can Feed Their Future
Can Malaysia and China help secure Asia’s food future? A landmark agreement signed between the two nations late last year aims to do just...
Beyond Rescue: Why Humanitarian Aid Needs Government Backing in War Zones
Amidst the chaos of conflict-driven zones, where hospitals are bombed, families flee, and entire communities are displaced, humanitarian organizations emerge as lifelines, tirelessly providing...
Guardians of Growth: How Singapore’s Equity Market Revitalisation Shapes Economic Sovereignty
Singapore's status as a global financial hub is under threat due to the persistent decline of its equities market. With the number of listed...
Indonesia and Malaysia: An Emerging Magnitude for ASEAN Leadership?
In his recent visit to Malaysia, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was recently honored with a special medal from the Johor Kingdom. It is the...
Global Lessons, Local Solutions: Embracing Physician Associates in Singapore’s Healthcare
Singapore’s rapidly aging population presents a critical challenge for its healthcare system. By 2026, more than one-fifth of Singapore’s residents will be 65 or...
“A New Year” for Papua
Papua, often referred to as the “paradise on earth” within Indonesia, is a land of immense natural wealth and cultural diversity. Its breathtaking landscapes...
Myanmar Military as China Containment Factor: Beyond Established Narratives
Geoeconomics or Ethnopolitics?
It is widely known that the focus of Chinese foreign policy is economics. Economic power determines hopes and fears for China's dominance...