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The Secret New Thai-French Relations
21 November 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The photos at the Elysee Palace in Paris said it all. French President Emmanuel Macron posing with Somdet …
Carbon Pricing: Closing the Loophole in ASEAN’s Climate Commitment
17 November 2023
By Ms Ayu Pratiwi Muyasyaroh, Research Associate: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is on the verge of having to deal with a climate …
Will APEC Meet Reveal a US Asia Pivot?
07 November 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Mid-November will mark another important milestone in the chronicles of US involvement in Asia. President Joe Biden will …
The G7’s Anti-Coercion Campaign Against China Could Backfire
19 October 2023
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Secretary General of International Economic Association (IEA) and ERIA's Lead Advisor, Southeast Asia Region: On October 28-29, Japan will host …
First Look at New Thai Diplomatic Tactics
10 October 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: In deciphering the 1,288-word Thai foreign policy statement announced last week, it is important to start at the …
Bridging Disparities to Bolster Digital Transformation in ASEAN
04 October 2023
By Ms Livia Feliciani Nazara, Research Associate, and Ms Ivana Markus, Research Associate: ASEAN has been actively promoting its ongoing efforts as the region advances …
ACMECS: The Power of Working Together
03 October 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Amid great geopolitical realignment and unpredictability, existing and new mini-lateral groups throughout the world have been revitalised or …
Indonesian and Indian G20 Presidencies Champion Innovation and Entrepreneurship
30 September 2023
By Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Strategy and Partnership Director: Indonesia and India devoted significant efforts to boost innovation and entrepreneurship throughout their Group of 20 …
ASEAN in the Global Semiconductor Race
25 September 2023
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Secretary General of International Economic Association (IEA) and ERIA's Lead Advisor, Southeast Asia Region, and Ms Ivana Markus, Research Associate: …
Can Thai Passports' Power Get a Lift?
19 September 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: At the first cabinet meeting last week, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced one of the government's priorities -- …
