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Vietnam and Thailand are deepening cooperation in manufacturing, green energy, and digital infrastructure as ASEAN economies seek greater resilience amid global uncertainty. Their evolving partnership increasingly reflects a broader regional shift toward supply chain integration and strategic economic coordination.

ASEAN is moving from reactive disaster aid to proactive financial protection through disaster risk financing. Case studies from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam show how parametric insurance and regional pools can deliver faster, more predictable support. New analysis explores the progress, challenges, and what more needs to be done to build a stronger regional financial shield.

ASEAN has a long history of ambitious energy declarations but modest results on the ground. With the ASEAN Power System Arrangement (APSA) now under discussion, the Philippines’ 2026 chairmanship faces a critical test: can the region finally turn talk into meaningful cross-border energy cooperation? New analysis examines past failures, current obstacles — particularly Indonesia’s central but complex role — and what success would actually look like.

Singapore’s $8.4 billion AI investment is solidifying its position as ASEAN’s technology leader, but it is also widening the digital divide across the region. New analysis examines how this gap is forming, its economic consequences, and practical strategies smaller ASEAN economies can use to compete and benefit without matching Singapore’s massive spending.

ASEAN’s climate finance landscape shows stark differences between member states. Singapore and Malaysia lead in attracting private capital, while Indonesia and Vietnam receive large volumes of multilateral funds. Smaller economies continue to struggle. New analysis compares trends, highlights successes and gaps, and outlines what the region must do to close its massive climate finance deficit.

Climate change is intensifying natural disasters across ASEAN, turning floods, typhoons, and droughts into more frequent and economically damaging threats. From rising sea levels to cascading impacts on supply chains and food security, the region must shift from reactive disaster response to proactive, long-term adaptation. New analysis explores the challenges and practical strategies for governments, businesses, and communities to build resilience in the face of this new rea

ASEAN’s data center sector is booming as digital transformation accelerates across the region. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand are emerging as key hubs, but the surge brings major challenges around power supply, water usage, and sustainability. The real question is whether the region can expand capacity fast enough while ensuring the boom supports — rather than undermines — long-term environmental and energy goals.

ASEAN and Japan are collaborating to build more resilient and sustainable supply chains amid repeated global disruptions. From Indonesia’s nickel resources to Japan’s advanced manufacturing expertise, the potential is significant. The real test is whether both sides can turn high-level commitments into inclusive, scalable solutions that strengthen the entire regional ecosystem rather than concentrating benefits among a few large players.

ASEAN is undergoing a major food revolution as rising incomes and urbanization drive demand for more protein, processed and health-focused foods. This shift is reshaping agriculture, supply chains and trade patterns across the region. From Indonesia’s perspective, the changes offer huge opportunities for agribusiness and food processing — but only if farmers, companies and governments adapt quickly enough to meet new consumer expectations while building more sustainable and r

Solar power could generate the same electricity as ASEAN’s planned gas expansion at roughly half the cost — around $42 billion versus up to $109 billion annually — according to Ember. With 84% of crude oil and 83% of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz destined for Asia, the region remains highly exposed to fossil-fuel price shocks. From Indonesia’s perspective, the analysis raises a clear question: why continue locking in imported gas capacity when homegrown renewables offer lo

Metrobank has launched a P5 billion ASEAN Sustainability Bond at 5.4727% with a 1.5-year tenor, diversifying funding while supporting green lending after a record P49.7 billion profit in 2025. The move reinforces its capital discipline and high dividend appeal (7.2–7.3% yield) for income-focused investors. For ASEAN banking watchers, it raises key questions: will sustainability bonds become standard funding tools across the region, and how will Metrobank balance ESG commitmen

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered sovereign wealth fund Danantara to deliver at least Rp800 trillion annually to the government, based on a 5 per cent minimum return on Rp16,000 trillion in state assets. With Rp224 trillion earmarked for deployment this year into downstream minerals, energy and infrastructure, the fund is shifting from setup to active investment.

The Middle East conflict has sent LNG prices soaring and exposed the fragility of Asia’s pivot to gas as an “energy security” fix. With Hormuz shipments stalled and Qatar offline, experts warn LNG is the fossil fuel most vulnerable to geopolitical shocks. From Indonesia’s exporter position to Thailand’s import dependence, the crisis demands a hard rethink: why expand LNG capacity when untapped renewables offer the real hedge against volatility?

ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has urged swift regional action on space situational awareness and space traffic management to protect satellites vital for disaster response and connectivity. In a keynote at the ASEAN SSA and STM Seminar in Manila, he called for concrete steps to inform an upcoming ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on Space Cooperation — a move that could safeguard infrastructure and position the bloc as a responsible steward in an increasingly crowded orb

Southeast Asia braces for a scorching early summer that could crank up power demands and overload grids, all while Middle East strife chokes off vital LNG supplies, spiking prices and tempting a coal comeback. As temperatures soar and energy costs bite, is this the push ASEAN needs to fast-track renewables for true security? Dive into the risks and regional ripple effects.