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Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: After Prabowo’s First Year
Indonesia’s trade policy under President Prabowo reflects a dual-track approach amid rising global trade uncertainty.
Three Main Parties and Two Directions
Thailand’s Feb. 8 election reflects long-standing tensions between reformist politics and entrenched establishment power. Over the past 25 years, most election outcomes have been overturned by coups or courts, weakening political parties and reinforcing narratives of corrupt politicians. New reformist movements—from Future Forward to Move Forward and now the People’s Party—have challenged this pattern but were repeatedly dissolved despite strong popular support.
How China Views Its Economic Relations with Indonesia
China views Indonesia as an important economic partner, particularly as a supplier of critical minerals and an emerging hub within regional supply chains. Bilateral trade and investment have expanded significantly, making China Indonesia’s largest trading partner and a leading source of investment in infrastructure, energy, and downstream industries.
Stock Exchange of Thailand Casts Aside Taboos
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is considering a long-overdue reform to allow alcohol beverage producers to list shares and conduct IPOs, a move that reflects market realities and lessons from past policy missteps, notably the loss of Thai Beverage Plc to the Singapore Exchange.
“Asian Way” versus “Trump’s Way” over Peacemaking
The Thailand–Cambodia conflict highlights a clear contrast between China’s quiet, non-coercive “Asian Way” diplomacy and the US-style, pressure-driven “Trump’s Way,” while underscoring Thailand’s own commitment to an independent “Thai Way.”
Great Aspirations? Examining Russia’s Role in Southeast Asia
Russia’s recent push to deepen ties with Southeast Asia—from expanded defence cooperation with Indonesia to arms, energy and security engagements across the region—reflects Moscow’s ambition to position itself as a great-power partner alongside the US and China.
The “TKDN” Policy Relaxation Dilemma: Balancing Foreign Investment and EV Industry Self-Sufficiency
Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy relies on Local Content Requirements (TKDN) and fiscal incentives to attract investment, develop domestic manufacturing, and capitalize on its nickel resources.
Competition among Thailand’s Three Largest Parties Deepens the Country’s Political Uncertainties
Thailand is entering a volatile pre-election period marked by intensifying competition among the People’s Party (PP), Pheu Thai, and Bhumjaithai (BJT), with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and BJT currently holding the strongest advantage.
Anutin’s Smart Plea
The prime minister’s decision to dissolve the House signals a bid for a stronger mandate, reflecting the constraints of minority rule and the political maneuvering around charter reform that may temporarily favor conservative forces.
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