East Asia Forum

ISSN 2330-717X

Coping With COVID-19 The ASEAN Way – Analysis

By Haridas Ramasamy and Wendy He* COVID-19 has called into question the practice of regionalism in Southeast Asia. The seemingly

By Shang-Su Wu* The upcoming commission of two purpose built Jose Rizal-class frigates is unprecedented for the Philippines. Since independence,

By Thang Nam Do* Vietnam needs to address environmental challenges to fully reap the benefits from its new free trade

By Stacey Nicole M Bellido* The Philippines is at a critical juncture in its economic relations with the European Union

By Christopher A McNally* The economic shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic is often conceived of as a pivotal moment

The trend in advanced economies of closing up to Chinese foreign investment has accelerated during the economic downturn from the

By Pascal Tanguay* In May 2020, authorities in Myanmar seized a whopping 3700 litres of liquid fentanyl — equivalent to about 30

By Helen Macnaughtan* Japan’s path to hosting the Summer Olympics has had more than its fair share of twists and

By Imelda Deinla* On top of its health impact, COVID-19 has thrown the Philippines further into economic and political uncertainty.