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ASEAN's Innovation Rise: GII 2025 Reveals the Underlying Logic of Regional Transformation

The 2025 Global Innovation Index shows that several ASEAN countries have risen significantly in the rankings, with Singapore firmly in the top five, the Philippines entering the top fifty for the first time, and Vietnam and Indonesia continuing to climb. This reflects ASEAN's transformation from a low-cost manufacturing base to an innovation-driven knowledge economy. Based on the latest WIPO data, this article analyzes ASEAN's innovation landscape and new trends in regional economic integration.

Budi Santoso5 min read
Regional Outlook

How ASEAN Becomes a New Engine for Global Growth: Digital Economy, SMEs, and Inclusive Strategies

According to analysis by the World Economic Forum, ASEAN is expected to leap into the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, with its digital economy surpassing $560 billion. This article examines the key pathways for ASEAN to unlock its growth potential from dimensions such as the SME ecosystem, regional integration, and public-private partnerships.

Nguyen Van Duc4 min read
Regional Outlook

Eliminate Scam Centers: The Key to Cambodia's Investment Confidence in the Eyes of Trump's Ambassador Nominee

Christopher Anderson, the candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia nominated by Trump, pointed out that eliminating scam centers is key to restoring investor confidence. This article analyzes the far-reaching impact of the scam industry on Cambodia's investment environment, regional image, and capital flows from an ASEAN regional perspective.

Somsak Phumin3 min read
Regional Outlook

Cambodia's economic slowdown: How government stimulus and tourism recovery determine short-term prospects and regional role

According to an MSC report, Cambodia's 2026 GDP growth forecast has been downgraded to 2.5%, with government stimulus and tourism recovery becoming key to avoiding the slowest growth in nearly two decades. This article analyzes the roots of Cambodia's economic slowdown, the impact of tourism on regional connectivity, and the potential long-term industrial transformation driven by policy stimulus from the ASEAN regional perspective.

Budi Santoso4 min read
Regional Outlook

ASEAN Energy Security: Building Regional Resilience in Turbulent Times

This article analyzes the energy security challenges faced by ASEAN, including the vulnerability of the Malacca Strait, dependence on fossil fuels, renewable energy potential, supply chain risks, and great power competition, and proposes a regional cooperation framework to enhance economic resilience.

Sarah Lim4 min read
Regional Outlook

What Does the Slowdown in the Philippines Mean for ASEAN: A Structural Test from Consumption-Led Growth to Investment Recovery

The economic slowdown in the Philippines in 2025–2026 is not merely a cyclical fluctuation in a single country; it also reflects the deeper relationship among investment confidence, infrastructure governance, manufacturing absorption, and services-sector transformation within ASEAN. This article examines, from a regional perspective, the impact of pressure on the Philippines’ growth on ASEAN supply chains, capital flows, and industrial division of labor.

Somsak Phumin8 min read