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Cross-Border Trade

Two-Track Narrative of Middle East and South America Economies: Insights from UAE-Argentina Deepened Cooperation on the ASEAN Regional Economic Landscape

In-depth analysis of new trends in cooperation between the UAE and Argentina in trade, investment, and tourism, and an exploration of the long-term impact of such bilateral economic agreements on ASEAN regional economic integration, supply chain diversification, and cross-border capital flows.

Nguyen Van Duc2 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam Manufacturing Recovery and Regional Supply Chain Reshaping under the 'China+1' Strategy: Analysis of the ASEAN Manufacturing Growth Engine

In-depth analysis of the strong recovery of Vietnam's manufacturing PMI and its profound impact on the ASEAN regional supply chain. Discuss how Vietnam can reshape its position in global manufacturing under the 'China+1' strategy through labor cost advantages and policy tilts, and examine the synergy potential of the ASEAN Economic Community in industrial chain upgrading.

Sarah Lim3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

SMM Visits Myanmar Steel Industry: Opportunities and Trends for Collaborative Upgrading of the ASEAN Non-Ferrous Metal Industry

In-depth analysis of the significance of Shanghai Metal Market (SMM)'s visit to Malaysia for joint promotion of the Myanmar steel industry. Discuss how, driven by regional steel demand, cross-border cooperation, information sharing, and platform building can reshape the collaborative development pattern of the ASEAN non-ferrous metal industry chain.

Sarah Lim1 min read
Regional Outlook

ASEAN Energy Transition: Long-term Path Selection Under Efficiency, Electrification, and Regional Synergy

In-depth analysis of the three scenario paths (baseline, target, coordinated transition) of ASEAN in the energy transition in the 9th ASEAN Energy Outlook, exploring how efficiency improvements and electrification processes reshape the regional energy structure, supply chain dependencies, and structural challenges and opportunities for long-term economic growth.

Nguyen Van Duc3 min read
Infrastructure Watch

The "ultra-large scale" of China's infrastructure: From the Himalayas to the Yangtze River Tunnel, a perspective on the restructuring of global engineering paradigms.

In-depth analysis of several mega-infrastructure projects being advanced in China, including cross-regional hydropower development and long-distance railway construction in the Himalayas, exploring their profound impact on regional logistics, engineering technology, and national strategy, and examining them within the context of the global engineering paradigm.

Budi Santoso4 min read
Cross-Border Trade

Deepening Economic Cooperation in the China-Vietnam Red River Basin: Reshaping Regional Supply Chains and Cross-Border Logistics Landscape

In-depth analysis of the deepening economic cooperation between Vietnam and China in the Red River Basin, exploring how to build a more resilient regional supply chain ecosystem through infrastructure connectivity, digital trade, and the RCEP framework, and providing lessons for ASEAN regional integration.

Budi Santoso3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN in the Wave of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Energy Challenges, and the Redefinition of Regional Cooperation

In-depth analysis of ASEAN's opportunities and challenges in the wave of artificial intelligence. This article explores how ASEAN can respond to global technological change, reshape regional industrial chains and economic landscape, from the perspectives of AI technology adoption, energy structure transformation, and regional cooperation.

Nguyen Van Duc3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Global Economic Outlook 2026: Risks and Opportunities Under Policy Shifts

Based on Deloitte research, analyze the macro trends of the global economy in 2026, including geopolitical impacts, technological competition, and economic recovery paths in specific regions, to provide insights for policymakers and investors.

Budi Santoso4 min read
Regional Outlook

OECD Investment Policy Review: Reshaping Global Value Chains and New Paradigms for Sustainable Development under the Context of ASEAN Economic Integration

In-depth analysis of the OECD review report on ASEAN investment policies, exploring how ASEAN can reshape regional economic competitiveness by optimizing governance and promoting sustainable investment amidst the backdrop of the digital economy, climate transition, and global value chain fragmentation.

Nguyen Van Duc3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

The Deep Logic of Vietnam's Manufacturing Recovery: Regional Supply Chain Reshaping and ASEAN's Transformation Opportunities under the 'China + 1' Wave

Based on data from the first half of 2026, deeply analyze the driving forces behind the recovery of Vietnam's manufacturing sector, examine the structural adjustments of regional supply chains through the 'China+1' strategy, and explore ASEAN's long-term strategic layout in industrial division of labor and industrial chain upgrading.

Budi Santoso4 min read
Regional Outlook

Regional Resilience Under Cambodia's Economic Transformation: The Logic of Regional Coordination from Trade Risk to Industrial Upgrading

In-depth analysis of Cambodia's economic trajectory under the current geopolitical and trade uncertainties, exploring how it can reshape the resilience and collaborative development landscape within ASEAN by deepening regional economic integration, attracting foreign investment, and promoting industrial structural upgrading.

Sarah Lim3 min read