As competition between the United States and China over artificial intelligence intensifies, ASEAN faces a critical strategic challenge: ensuring that Southeast Asia becomes more than a host for global AI infrastructure and develops sufficient technological capabilities to maintain control over its own digital future. In an analysis published by the Read more…
The disruption of global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz has renewed calls for ASEAN to establish a practical and enforceable regional petroleum reserve, as Southeast Asia confronts the risks of relying heavily on external energy supplies during periods of geopolitical instability. In an analysis by energy specialist Jamil Read more…
Thailand has reaffirmed its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading investment destinations by showcasing record investment performance and its long-term economic vision during the ASEAN Conference 2026 in Singapore. Highlighting strong foreign investor confidence, strategic infrastructure development and next-generation industries, the country presented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as Read more…
Türkiye’s elevation to ASEAN Dialogue Partner marks a significant milestone in its engagement with Southeast Asia, creating new opportunities to expand trade, investment and strategic cooperation with one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions. The upgraded partnership is expected to deepen collaboration across key sectors including commerce, energy, defence, manufacturing Read more…
