
On August 20, 2025, the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute supported the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), the U.S. ASEAN Business Council and lead industry member Meta – in coordination with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP), U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, and U.S. Mission to ASEAN to…

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…

Framing a Nuclear-Powered Future for ASEAN discusses the trajectory of nuclear energy in ASEAN countries. The report provides an overview of the policy, geopolitical, and infrastructure drivers around nuclear energy, and lays out both the domestic and regional challenges that have shaped, and will continue to determine, Southeast Asia’s energy policy and strategic approach to…

The Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook provides an overview of the trends that have shaped the region’s relations with global powers, as well as the domestic challenges and shifts that will determine the region’s strategic approach to navigating geopolitical and economic tensions in 2025. The report explores Malaysia’s priorities as ASEAN Chairman this year, as…

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…