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Carbon Pricing: Closing the Loophole in ASEAN’s Climate Commitment

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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 -- …

Inclusion for all: Why People with Disability Matter for the ASEAN Digital Economy

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Inclusion for all: Why People with Disability Matter for the ASEAN Digital Economy

13 September 2023

By Mr Nicola Crosta (Impact46), Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, and Ms Lina Maulidina (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia): According to World Health …

New Playbook for Thai Diplomacy?

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New Playbook for Thai Diplomacy?

12 September 2023

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: The Srettha government has started outlining its policies in parliament. Regarding diplomacy and internal policies, two paragraphs in …

India’s G20 Summit:  Can it Be a Catalyst for Steering a New Global Order?

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India’s G20 Summit: Can it Be a Catalyst for Steering a New Global Order?

09 September 2023

By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation: The G20 Summit in New Delhi over the weekend is poised to bring a fractured …

ASEAN Summit Forges Fresh Strategies

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ASEAN Summit Forges Fresh Strategies

05 September 2023

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: With its theme 'ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of economic growth', the Indonesian chair has raised the ASEAN playing field …

Viet Nam in 'Northeast' Asian History – 'Resonance and Empathy' Between Japan and Viet Nam

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Viet Nam in 'Northeast' Asian History – 'Resonance and Empathy' Between Japan and Viet Nam

05 September 2023

Japan , Viet Nam

By Ambassador of Japan to Viet Nam, Takio Yamada Introduction This year, Japan and Viet Nam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of …

What Kind of Indo-Pacific? It is for ASEAN to Ensure

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What Kind of Indo-Pacific? It is for ASEAN to Ensure

04 September 2023

By Ms Anita Prakash, Senior Policy Advisor for International Economic Cooperation ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific Architecture The evolving economic architecture in the Indo-Pacific …

Which Way Pheu Thai-led Diplomacy?

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Which Way Pheu Thai-led Diplomacy?

29 August 2023

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Without being labelled as an autocratic regime, the diplomatic posture of the incoming government under Prime Minister Srettha …

Deepening of Thai-US Economic Links

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Deepening of Thai-US Economic Links

22 August 2023

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: During the last three months of the caretaker government, there have been unexpected and extraordinary movements in Thailand-US …

ASEAN Mapping Out a Vision for 2045

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ASEAN Mapping Out a Vision for 2045

15 August 2023

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Regional experts and scholars have been busy squeezing their brains to draft ASEAN's vision for the next two …

Lessons from Hun Sen's Cambodia

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Lessons from Hun Sen's Cambodia

08 August 2023

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: If international relations experts and scholars want to study a small state's diplomatic manoeuvres amid the ever-changing geopolitical …

To Win Over Southeast Asia, America Must Be Humble

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To Win Over Southeast Asia, America Must Be Humble

07 August 2023

By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Southeast Asia has become one of the most important strategic regions in global geopolitical gamesmanship. For the US …

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