US and Chinese digital public diplomacy in Southeast Asia reflects contrasting institutional models and outcomes.

Jakarta has made measurable progress in mobility, safety, tourism, and cultural development under Governor Pramono Anung since February 2025.

Thailand’s economy is projected to moderate amid softer global demand, high household debt, and ongoing structural constraints.

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a relatively limited yet stable role in Indonesia’s economy, contributing 6–8% to nominal GDP between 2010 and 2022, with assets concentrated among a small number of large firms. In 2022, their contribution reached 6.1%, mainly driven by mining, financial services, and electricity, although their overall impact on growth remained modest.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s public apology over recent fuel management issues reflects an acknowledgment of the unintended effects of earlier price controls, including market distortions and supply disruptions.

Indonesia’s expanding partnerships with Japan and South Korea reflect a growing strategic engagement across defence, energy and technology sectors.

A critical opportunity emerges to strengthen the world’s largest trade agreement amid rising global uncertainty and fragmentation. Although regional integration has improved, utilisation remains uneven, particularly among ASEAN members.

Saving and dissaving behavior in Thailand is examined using nearly three decades of household survey data, with a focus on age groups and generational cohorts.

Recent U.S. trade policies under Donald Trump have intensified debate over whether global trade is experiencing temporary disruption or long-term transformation.