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Efficiency at a Cost: How a Fiscal Rule on Disbursement Timelines Shifted Public Investment Toward Repairs
A 2021 fiscal reform in Thailand introduced a one-year deadline for disbursing public investment budgets, replacing flexible timelines.
Assessing Indonesia’s Capital Market Reform Plan
Indonesia’s capital market reform plan aims to address structural weaknesses exposed after MSCI froze Indonesia’s index weighting, triggering market volatility.
Why Election Fairness Cannot Be Left to the Orange Camp Alone
Concerns over the fairness of Thailand’s 8 February 2026 snap election have sparked demands for accountability, largely led by supporters of the People’s Party, or the “Orange camp.”
SEA Global Relations Outlook 2026 Report
ASEAN enters 2026 at a pivotal moment as Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chair amid evolving geopolitical and regional dynamics. Strategic competition between the United States and China continues to shape the region’s economic and political landscape, while internal challenges, including Myanmar’s instability and regional tensions, persist. At the same time, ASEAN is advancing initiatives in digital integration and energy cooperation, while expanding partnerships with actors such as Japan and the European Union to support stability and regional development.
Green Industrial Policy In A Fragmented World
Indonesia illustrates both the opportunities and constraints facing the Global South in pursuing green industrialization. While shifting global supply chains create openings to attract low-carbon investment, inward-looking policies in major economies and China’s dominance in clean-tech value chains limit latecomer advancement.
MTI Upgrades 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 2.0–4.0 Per Cent
Growth accelerated to 6.9 per cent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by strong performances in manufacturing, wholesale trade and finance & insurance.
Jakarta-Canberra Security Deal, Institutionalizing Strategic Alignment
The landmark security treaty signed by Prabowo Subianto and Anthony Albanese marks a strategic shift in Indonesia’s diplomacy toward a more engaged Indo-Pacific posture.
Economic Survey of Singapore 2025
Singapore’s economy grew by 5.0 per cent in 2025, easing slightly from 2024 but remaining resilient amid strong external demand. Growth was driven mainly by manufacturing, wholesale trade and finance & insurance, with manufacturing expanding robustly.
Thailand's Election : A Conservative Comeback
Thailand’s February 8 general election resulted in a decisive lead for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), which secured 194 seats, while the People’s Party and Pheu Thai recorded notable declines. The outcome reflects voter support for parties emphasizing stability, nationalism, and the monarchy, particularly outside Bangkok.
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