Populism and democracy: Lessons from the US and Indonesia
The narrative of victimhood and rebellion against elites mirrors trends in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, where populist rhetoric has significantly shaped political…
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Southeast Asia’s human rights and democracy: A reflection
Democracy in the region endures but remains perilously fragile.
Confronting an impunity crisis in Southeast Asia
In the region, impunity not only silences dissent and erodes public trust, but also perpetuates cycles of repression and inequality.
Japan to actively recruit nursing care staff from overseas
About one in five people in Japan will be aged 75 or over next year. There are currently about 2.15 million nursing care workers, but there will be an estimated shortage of about…
Southeast Asia poised to become global AI hub
Since January last year, tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon committed to injecting $50 billion in the region’s AI sector.
Trump policies could cast shadow over Indonesia, Asia
US President-elect Trump would likely turn the US into a more isolationist country, and Southeast Asian countries could see decreased engagement, foreign aid and foreign direct…
As higher US tariffs loom, Southeast Asia could struggle to compete with flood of cheap Chinese goods
While this may be good news for consumers, it means that the region’s own exports will become far less competitive, affecting economic growth and jobs.
Tech giants chart ASEAN’s AI future, call for regional collaboration
Industry leaders from True Corporation, Google Cloud, and AIS have outlined an ambitious vision for AI and data centres in Southeast Asia, emphasising the need for regional…
Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram’s ‘underground markets’, UN says
Southeast Asia has emerged as a major hub for a multibillion-dollar industry that targets victims across the world with fraudulent schemes. Many are Chinese syndicates that…
More family offices putting cash in risk assets, with shift to equities strongest in Asia
Relations between the US and China were a top concern for Asia-Pacific family offices. This was followed by expensive markets, inflation, interest rates and stability of the…