Tag: ASEAN
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JPMorgan’s 2026 ASEAN Top Picks: DBS, Keppel, CDL, CICT, Sea, STE, Singtel Lead the Charge
ASEAN Stocks Set to Break Out in 2026, JPMorgan Says In its 2026 regional outlook, JPMorgan front-runs a potential turning point for ASEAN equities after years of underperformance. The bank argues that a mix of improving earnings, stabilized valuations, and favorable macro trends could lift a broad set of Southeast Asian stocks. Within this framework,…
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ASEAN Power Grid: Lessons from the Region’s Worst-Case Scenarios to Shape Best Practices
Understanding the ASEAN Power Grid Initiative The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) aims to harmonize electricity networks across Southeast Asia, connecting fast-growing markets and improving energy security. With more than six major interconnection projects underway—spanning subsea cables and overland links—the APG faces a complex mix of technical, regulatory, and socio-political challenges. Analyzing worst-case scenarios in this…
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ASEAN Power Grid: Best Practices from Worst Cases
Introduction: The ASEAN Power Grid and the path to regional energy security The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative is transforming how Southeast Asia shares electricity. By linking national grids through a combination of subsea and overland interconnections, the APG aims to improve reliability, reduce costs, and accelerate access to clean energy across the region. Yet,…
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Cambodia and Thailand Agree to Attend Asean Foreign Ministers Meet in KL to Ease Border Tensions
Cambodia and Thailand Commit to ASEAN Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur In a move aimed at cooling heightened tensions along their disputed land border, Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to participate in the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers Special Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on December 22. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, signals a renewed…
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Cambodia and Thailand Confirm Attendance at ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur to Defuse Border Tensions
Overview: A Step Toward De-Escalation at an ASEAN Milestone In a move aimed at stabilizing a volatile border region, Cambodia and Thailand have confirmed their participation in a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting on December 22 in Kuala Lumpur. The gathering, convened under Malaysia’s diplomacy, is designed to kickstart negotiations to prevent further clashes along…
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Cambodia and Thailand to Attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur to Ease Border Tensions
Overview Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ special meeting scheduled for December 22 in Kuala Lumpur. The gathering aims to kickstart talks designed to prevent further escalation along their disputed border, underscoring ASEAN’s role in diffusing tensions between two of its regional neighbors. Background The border between Cambodia and…
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A New Deal for the Mekong: A Cooperative Path to Shared Prosperity
Rethinking the Mekong: From Rivalry to Collaboration The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions across Southeast Asia, has long been a source of both opportunity and tension. As climate change intensifies extreme rainfall, droughts, and transboundary water pressure, a new approach is needed — one that reframes the Mekong as a platform for collective action…
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A New Deal for the Mekong: Toward Joint Management and Shared Prosperity
Overview: Reframing the Mekong Story The Mekong River basin sits at the heart of Southeast Asia’s development, culture, and ecological wealth. Yet fragmentation and competing claims over water resources, hydropower, fisheries, and flood control threaten both livelihoods and regional harmony. A new deal for the Mekong envisions a shift from unilateral projects to a coordinated,…
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Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: Prabowo’s First Year and the Road Ahead
Facing a Turbulent Global Trade Environment More than a year into President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, Indonesia finds itself navigating a tougher global trade climate. The United States has relied more aggressively on tariffs, with rate changes and target revisions adding uncertainty for exporters and manufacturers. Against this backdrop, Indonesia’s policy makers are seeking a balanced…
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Timor-Leste as ASEAN neutrality anchor: a new era for Southeast Asia
Timor-Leste Emerges as ASEAN’s Neutrality Anchor When Timor-Leste joined ASEAN at the 47th Summit in Kuala Lumpur, the ceremony carried more weight than pageantry. Behind the applause lies a strategic shift: Timor-Leste is staking a claim to become ASEAN’s neutrality anchor—an informal role that could influence how Southeast Asia navigates security dynamics, great-power competition, and…