The Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute supports the development of solutions to the most pressing public policy challenges facing Southeast Asia in the 21st century through research and dialogue.
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Tech23 Apr 2026
New Report Series from SEAPPI Explores Southeast Asia Tech Stack Sovereignty
by Institute
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23 Apr 2026
Proof of Human Report Now Available in Six Additional Languages
by Bhumpat Ngamyingsanga
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19 Jan 2026
Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 2: India, BRICS, and GCC
by Bhumpat Ngamyingsanga
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What We Do
The Institute undertakes in-depth research to develop actionable policy solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges.
We convene dialogues with stakeholders and decision-makers to drive discussion on the policy challenges and opportunities across the region.
Work with usOur programmes
Circular ASEAN
Exploring the development of the circular economy in Southeast Asia, focusing on waste, recycling, and circularity in manufacturing.
Learn MoreAI/ASEAN Programme
A transformative technology requires a transformational policy approach for the adoption of AI across government, business and society.
Learn MoreSEA Energy Transition Blueprint
Developing a regional policy blueprint to support the energy transition in Southeast Asia and the region’s climate commitments.
Learn MorePublic Health Programme
Strengthening health resilience in Southeast Asia by addressing aging populations, non-communicable and infectious diseases, and emerging challenges from climate change and unhealthy consumption.
Learn MoreFuture ASEAN: Trade and Economy Programme
Positioning ASEAN as a resilient and competitive hub in global commerce by exploring shifts in supply chains, trade agreements, and geopolitical dynamics.
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AI
03 Sep 2026
Closing the AI Capability Gap in Indonesia
Indonesia’s most advanced AI users are already operating at the global frontier. The country ranks in the global top five for ChatGPT use in Codex and data analytics, with a cohort of advanced users applying AI to the complex, high-value tasks where productivity gains are largest. That frontier capability is rare among emerging economies and […]
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Economics
14 Jul 2026
Southeast Asia Trade Exposure Index
The Southeast Asia Trade Exposure Index is the first comprehensive measurement of how ASEAN economies are exposed to global trade shocks and supply chain disruptions, developed by the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute. As Southeast Asia’s combined trade exceeds $3 trillion, the region faces increasing exposure to tariff escalations, supply-chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Existing metrics, such as trade-to-GDP ratios, […]
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Economy
11 Jun 2026
Timor-Leste: A Geostrategic and Market Overview of the Newest Member of ASEAN
Timor-Leste: A Geostrategic and Market Overview of the Newest Member of ASEAN is a joint publication of the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute and the Timor-Leste Innovation Hub, examining the strategic and economic implications of Timor-Leste’s accession as the 11th member state of ASEAN in late 2025. The report maps the opportunities and constraints that […]
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