Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
Opinions
Dialogue: A Step in the Right Direction
21 March 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: There were more divergences than convergences in views that emerged from the Track 1.5 Dialogue held between Asean …
Rebooting South, SE Asian Cooperation
14 March 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Fresh from the success of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation last year, Thailand is currently chairing another immense …
Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN
11 March 2023
By Ms Rubeena Singh, ERIA’s External Consultant on Inclusive Education: South-East Asia faces a particularly opportune time. The rapid growth of the digital economy continues …
India Overcomes Leadership Limitations
07 March 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: If anything, the outcome of the G20 foreign ministerial meeting was a good barometer of the true nature …
Give Peace a Chance in Ukraine War
28 February 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: China's 12-point proposal for peace in Ukraine should be given serious consideration as it encompasses all the necessary …
One Year of the Russia-Ukraine War – A Loss for All
24 February 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: One year into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the West is convinced that, with more powerful arms support to …
ASEAN Sticks to Peace Agenda in Ukraine
21 February 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: This week marks the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The biggest war in Europe since World …
New Thai-Malaysia Economic Dynamics
17 February 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Without any diplomatic pleasantries, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off bilateral talks last week with his Malaysian counterpart, …
Asean and Myanmar: The Next Moves
07 February 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: Last week, the new ASEAN chair, Indonesia, convened the first two important meetings - the ASEAN Coordinating Council …
Vietnam Boosts ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’
04 February 2023
By Mr Kavi Chongkittavorn, Senior Communications Advisor: After the dramatic Cabinet shake-up over the past several weeks, Vietnam has been quick to restore confidence in …
