The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is dedicated to the study of social, political and economic trends in Southeast Asia.
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The State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey Report is now out! #SSEA2026 gauges the views and perceptions of Southeast Asians on geopolitical developments affecting the region. #SSEA Download it now: iseas.edu.sg/category/centre…
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This webinar will bring together 3 next-gen physicians to examine the current state of the Philippine #healthcare system & provide #policy recommendations for improved access to high-quality, inclusive & equitable health care in the country. iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/prog… #Philippines
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Upcoming next week - Event on Article 6 rulebook and the #carbon market in #SoutheastAsia
Full details at iseas.edu.sg/events/upcoming…
#Malaysia #Indonesia #ClimateAction #CarbonReduction
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Fulcrum Commentary by Elbinsar Purba - Indonesia’s plan to generate 100 GW of solar energy is laudable. However, there are serious concerns about implementation. #indonesia #renewableenergy fulcrum.sg/indonesias-100-gw…
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Fulcrum Commentary by Zha Daojiong - China and the US have been working together to combat illicit drug activities. This will have a significant impact on Southeast Asia. fulcrum.sg/sino-us-action-ag…
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Fulcrum Commentary by Pou Sothirak and Peyson Hunt - There is a window of opportunity for Cambodia to re-engage with the US. Bilateral military exercises constitute a good option fulcrum.sg/light-footprint-s…
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ISEAS Perspective by David Lam - Crypto exchanges are key gateways for scams and money laundering activities. As such, enforcement of proper regulations governing these is critical in the fight against crypto scams, which have plagued Southeast Asia. iseas.edu.sg/articles-commen…
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Fulcrum Commentary by Zenobia Chan - The US appears to be losing to China in the race to understand Southeast Asia. The real test, however, centres on whether a country can sustain the institutions to study the region critically. fulcrum.sg/china-and-the-us-…
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What are the key concerns about the South China Sea situation? Read more from the State of Southeast Asia: 2026 Survey Report for.edu.sg/ssea2026surveyrep…
#SSEA #SSEA2026 #SouthChinaSea
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Fulcrum Commentary by Siwage Dharma Negara and Leo Suryadinata - The interests of Chinese investors and the Prabowo administration are increasingly misaligned. fulcrum.sg/indonesias-resour…
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By Tuan Ho - Vietnam’s new prime minister needs to disburse idle public funds. His previous role helming the Communist Party’s personnel system should help him galvanise officials who prioritise an overly cautious approach over rapid progress.
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Fulcrum Commentary by Nguyen Khac Giang (@khacgiang) - To Lam’s regional tour of Southeast Asia shows that Hanoi is shifting to a posture of shaping the rules of the game, rather than merely seeking to mitigate the risks of a fluid strategic environment.
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ASEANFocus - Anoulak Kittikhoun (@AKittikhoun) argues that as Laos prepares to graduate from the UN's least developed country category, the bigger challenge is no longer escaping poverty but building a future defined by clean space and green growth. fulcrum.sg/aseanfocus/no-lon…
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Take part in the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 by 30 June to share your views on climate change issues!
Scan the QR code or visit for.edu.sg/seaco26x.
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#SEACO #SEACO2026 #Climatechange #perceptions
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Fulcrum Commentary by Billy Ford - The new Myanmar regime’s narrative about promoting stability and strengthening international relations belies the instability and devastation its coup unleashed on the country.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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By Vinod Thomas (@vthomas14) -The vast minority of middle-income countries graduate to high-income status. Past strategies that prioritised physical capital must give way to a quality of growth approach premised on investment in human and natural capital. fulcrum.sg/southeast-asias-h…
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ISEAS Perspective by Koh Sin Yee - The Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint 2026-2035 (MHEB 2026-2035), launched in January 2026, articulated the aim for Malaysia to become a global education hub, attracting 500,000 international students by 2035. #Malaysia iseas.edu.sg/articles-commen…
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Fulcrum Commentary by Nguyen Phuong Linh - Vietnam’s foreign policy has typically been described as bamboo diplomacy. This still holds true, but decision-making is increasingly being constrained by domestic considerations. fulcrum.sg/beyond-bamboo-dip…
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This webinar will dissect the 13th #Malaysia Plan to analyse PM #Anwar Ibrahim’s "Madani" economic vision amidst current domestic and global challenges, and assess its ultimate impact on his economic legacy. Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/mada… #EconomicPolicy #EconomicGrowth
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Fulcrum Commentary by David Lam - Social media companies cannot be trusted to police the scams they profit from. Some government intervention is needed. fulcrum.sg/scams-in-southeas…
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