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The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is dedicated to the study of social, political and economic trends in Southeast Asia.

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#New in the Trends in Southeast Asia Series - No. 30/26: “Reassessing Electoral Competition in Thailand from the Reform Era to the Post-Coup Landscape (2001–2026)” By Prajak Kongkirati and Alawee Wamae in collaboration with WeVis. https://t.co/eYoHD2iVyQ https://t.co/e1UW79eMgo

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Fulcrum Commentary by Aaron Mallari - Mary Jane Veloso was treated as a criminal before she was recognised as a victim. Her case shows why victims of forced criminality need an integrated regional response, not just a national one. https://t.co/iNlho6xt6F

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ISEAS Perspective by Su Mon Thazin Aung - Myanmar’s 2026 post-election transition represents a deliberate reorganisation of the country’s power configuration through executive institutions and elite appointments around the presidency. #Myanmar https://t.co/cRWBXHwpF2

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By @StephenOlsonHF - The Democrats are poised to gain control of the two houses of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. If this happens, there could be a glimmer of hope for Southeast Asian countries dependent on exporting to the vast US market. https://t.co/ZuldZMKxW2

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How did Vietnamese women navigate tradition and new in the early 20th century? Between 1930 & 1935, pioneering women’s newspapers helped shape conversations about what it meant to be a modern Vietnamese woman. Read more: https://t.co/T4oV7xNywn #ISEASLibrary #Vietnam #Women #blog

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Fulcrum Commentary by Robert Walker - AI-related exports are a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy global economy. This represents an opportunity for Southeast Asia. https://t.co/9ZPjrj1RMF

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Fulcrum Commentary by Gurjit Singh (@AmbGurjitSingh) - Four ASEAN members attended the BRICS Summit in New Delhi in different capacities. This shows the region preserving strategic autonomy, avoiding binary choices and expanding options. https://t.co/ATllK6iLWV

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#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Strategic Supply Chains in Southeast Asia

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Updated: This seminar will bring together international representatives to explore the anticipated outcomes of the 2026 APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen and explores prospects for regional integration, #trade, connectivity and digital transformation. https://t.co/k9SBpakHE5

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ISEAS Perspective by Phattharaphong Saengkrai - On 2 June 2026, Cambodia initiated conciliation with Thailand under the UNCLOS to settle the dispute over the overlapping claims area of approximately 26,000 km2 in the Gulf of Thailand. #Thailand #Cambodia https://t.co/Ghc9zv5pfA

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Fulcrum Commentary by Le Hong Hiep (@lhhiep) - Vietnam’s ambitious GDP growth target is premised on the building of infrastructure. But it is struggling to mobilise sufficient capital to finance such a goal. https://t.co/iZixjxaKoY

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Fulcrum Commentary by Wannaphong Durongkaveroj and Napon Jatusripitak (@naponjatu) - Thailand needs to go beyond attracting big-ticket data centre investments. It should consider building domestic capabilities around such facilities. https://t.co/xp5sUrdTir

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Who do you trust for reliable climate information? The majority of Southeast Asian survey respondents say they are more likely to trust scientists, researchers, & academics about climate information, followed by governments & mainstream news sources. https://t.co/D3YNhDdQb2

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#New from #ISEASPublishing – “Autonomy with Purpose: Europe in a Shifting World” by Luc Frieden.

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ASEANFocus@Fulcrum - Melinda Martinus and Fannesa Adisty Laksmita argue that ASEAN's strength lies in convening and facilitating dialogue but that without follow-through...its mediation efforts will struggle to deliver results. https://t.co/ghOREXz10e

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Upcoming next week - A hybrid seminar on Southeast Asia’s strategic supply chains

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Fulcrum Commentary by Choi Shing Kwok - Positive sentiments towards climate change mitigation measures signal strong ground support for policy rollout in the region. #SEACO2026 https://t.co/QwHU2B8r6A

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Please be informed that this seminar has been postponed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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This seminar, jointly organised with Asia Competitiveness Institute, will examine how #geopolitics, trade risks and shifting energy markets shape resilience in #SoutheastAsia. Sign up here - https://t.co/wGRKZtj6bM #economy

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#New in the Trends in Southeast Asia Series from #ISEASPublishing - No. 29/26: “AI, Political Communication and Informational Disorder in Southeast Asia” By Nuurrianti Jalli. Visit #ISEASBookshop https://t.co/LvFa8maGRY https://t.co/zcKrEQVgic #SoutheastAsia #AI