Publications

As part of the ASEAN Prosperity Initiative, over the years we have published a wide selection of Southeast Asian-related content, many of which were contributions by prominent scholars and pundits who focus on the region. This section compiles our various reports, policy papers, infographics, video, op-eds, and podcast series – all dedicated to our vision of a prosperous ASEAN economic community.

EU Tariffs on Cambodia take effect

EU Tariffs on Cambodia take effect

As developing countries strive for further liberalisation and growth, the issue of addressing human rights is often forgotten. However, the EU’s recent tariffs on Cambodia

Reopening the Singapore-Malaysia Border

Reopening the Singapore-Malaysia Border

With cross-border travel becoming an increasingly important part of many jobs, governments have to balance efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 with business travel

Why Relocate to Asean?

Why Relocate to Asean?

China has long been a dominant player in this complex network of global supply chains. However, rising Chinese manufacturing wages, the US-China trade war and

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

In 1967, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore founded the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. These founding countries are now more commonly called the

ASEAN Prosperity Initiative (API)

ASEAN Prosperity Initiative (API)

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded on August 8, 1967, by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. They were subsequently joined

Navigating the Palm Oil Debate

Navigating the Palm Oil Debate

This report, aim to provide an external assessment of implementation of AEC Blueprint 2025. The scope of the AEC Blueprint is very broad, and our

ASEAN Integration Report 2019

ASEAN Integration Report 2019

This report, aim to provide an external assessment of implementation of AEC Blueprint 2025. The scope of the AEC Blueprint is very broad, and our

EU-ASEAN FTA Report

EU-ASEAN FTA Report

In this report under the API we consider the economic relationship between ASEAN and the European Union (EU). The comparison is often made between these

ASEAN Integration Report

ASEAN Integration Report

This report, aim to provide an external assessment of implementation of AEC Blueprint 2025. The scope of the AEC Blueprint is very broad, and our

Moving Seamless Asean Sky forward

Moving Seamless Asean Sky forward

The Seamless Asean Sky is a critical component of the Asean Economic Community (AEC). With its world-class aviation industry and central location,Malaysia has played a