Vietnam’s Land Law evolution
Vietnam's updated Land Law balances social stability and economic growth by fairly valuing land, increasing compensation and improving living standards,…
Trump, the WTO and defending global trade
No matter who wins the presidency, the US is locked into undermining the WTO - it's up to Asia and…
WTO ministerial trading in low expectations and high stakes
By failing to address rising discontent with free trade, the World Trade Organisation’s upcoming ministerial conference is set to underdeliver.…
South Korea’s higher education should make inroads in India
South Korea's university sector should focus on India, whose policies and demographics align well with South Korea's transnational higher education…
Overcoming constraints to inclusive growth in Cambodia
To achieve its lofty economic objectives, Cambodia must address a variety of obstacles hindering inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth. ...
Indonesia’s increasingly opposition-less democracy
As repression rises and critical debate wanes, Jokowi's decision to prioritise dynasty over party loyalty sets the stage for an…
Keeping the IPEF afloat is in Indonesia’s interest
Regardless of the IPEF outcome, partaking in its negotiations will solidify Indonesia’s status as a reliable and inclusive trade partner,…
North Korean embassy closures point to struggle and starvation
Though a string of embassy closures points to financial hardships and food shortages in North Korea, Kim Jong-un will continue…
Breaking out of the ‘evil cycle’ in Thai politics
Author: Editorial Board, ANU Thailand has paid a big price for the inability of its conservative elites to come to…
Indonesia’s R&D growing pains
Authors: Andree Surianta and Hali Aprimadya, ANU At the end of January 2023, the Indonesian parliamentary standing committee that oversees…