Editorial team

Editors

Editor pages record responsibilities, contact details and public biographies.

Budi Santoso

Managing Editor, ASEAN Briefing

Budi Santoso coordinates regional news flows and economic summaries across the 10 ASEAN nations. He specializes in providing high-level briefings on the bloc's political and economic integration.

budi.santoso@aseaninsight.org

Carlos Mendoza

Senior Analyst, Infrastructure & Outlook

Carlos Mendoza monitors large-scale infrastructure projects and long-term economic growth patterns in Southeast Asia. He provides strategic outlooks on energy, transport, and urbanization trends.

carlos.mendoza@aseaninsight.org

Nguyen Van Duc

Editor, Manufacturing Hub

Nguyen Van Duc analyzes the industrial expansion of manufacturing powerhouses like Vietnam and Thailand. He focuses on foreign direct investment in factories and the evolution of regional production hubs.

nguyen.van.duc@aseaninsight.org

Sarah Lim

Editor, Digital ASEAN

Sarah Lim explores the rapid growth of Southeast Asia's digital ecosystem, from e-commerce giants to fintech innovators. She investigates how technology is reshaping consumer behavior and platform economies across the region.

sarah.lim@aseaninsight.org

Somsak Phumin

Senior Editor, Cross-Border Trade

Somsak Phumin reports on maritime logistics, port developments, and the intricacies of intra-ASEAN trade routes. His work highlights the connectivity between Southeast Asian markets and global shipping lanes.

somsak.phumin@aseaninsight.org