In the race towards electric vehicle dominance, ASEAN might just outpace them all. In the global stride towards sustainable transport, the ASEAN region is gearing up as a crucial player in the electric vehicle (EV) sphere. Countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam are leading the pack with strategic investments, inviting big automakers, and fostering innovative…
On May 2, the latest leg of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Lecture series took place in Kuala Lumpur and saw one of Asia’s leading public intellectuals, Kishore Mahbubani, calling Tunku one of the greatest statesmen he had never met. The lecture series itself is deeply embedded in the country’s history. It was inaugurated by the Malaysian Institute…
ASEAN’s remarkable success story is evident in its rapid development and strong economic growth, which have significantly reduced poverty over the past two decades. With deep political commitment to effective policies, over 100 million people have been lifted out of poverty since the turn of the century.
The reopening of China’s borders in early January marked a significant turning point for the world economy after nearly three years of closed borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The impact of China’s reopening is being felt across Southeast Asia, not just in the tourism industry, but also in trade and investment.