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New report highlights pathways to safe and effective nuclear energy development in Southeast Asia
The Institute’s May 2025 report, Framing a Nuclear-Powered Future for ASEAN, provides a comprehensive overview of the trajectory of nuclear energy development in Southeast Asia. No ASEAN country currently operates a nuclear plant, but some are actively exploring the nuclear energy as part of their long-term energy strategies, especially in the face of the region’s…
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New policy white paper published to tackle harmful alcohol consumption in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, 31 March 2025 – A landmark policy report released today by the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute (SEAPPI) and the Asian Vision Institute (AVI) calls for urgent action to reduce harmful alcohol consumption in Cambodia. Developing a Policy Landscape in Cambodia to Combat Harmful Alcohol Consumption lays out clear actions to prevent drink-driving, tackle underage drinking,…
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SEAPPI and AVI co-host first Alcohol Policy Multistakeholder Dialogue
On March 6, 2025, the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute co-hosted the first Alcohol Policy Multistakeholder Dialogue in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in partnership with the Asian Vision Institute. The dialogue brought together insights and expertise from across government, private sector, civil society and the research community to share ideas on building an environment that addresses…
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Combating Illicit Alcohol in the Philippines
Illicit alcohol is a significant challenge in the Philippines, with international agencies estimating that 20–30% of all consumption is unrecorded. This includes homemade drinks such as lambanog, smuggled goods, and counterfeit products produced illegally as fake branded spirits. Production is concentrated in Metro Manila, where thousands of bottles are manufactured each month, targeting demand for…
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SEAPPI report outlines pathways for Thailand to Lead Southeast Asia in Right to Repair Policy
New Report Calls for Thailand to Break Repair Barriers, Tackle 450,000 Tons of E-Waste Annually, and Align with BCG Economic Goals February 19, 2025 – BANGKOK – A new report released today by the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) and Rangsit University, reveals significant opportunities for Thailand to…