Daily News on Southeast Asia – 4 Nov 2022

Every weekday, ISEAS Library collates articles relevant to Southeast Asia and special topics in line with the research interests of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. To view articles behind paywalls, please visit the Library during its operating hours.

Today’s issue includes an article citing Hoang Thi Ha, Senior Fellow.  You may click on the link to go to the article directly.


Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos | Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Timor-Leste | Vietnam | ASEAN / Southeast Asia | Asia Pacific | East/South China Sea | Climate Change/Environment | Others


Indonesia

1. Latest survey shows PDI-P cementing lead as voters move away from NasDem, PAN
Fikri Harish
Jakarta Post, 4 November 2022

2. Ridwan Kamil emerges as formidable VP contender
Yerica Lai
Jakarta Post, 4 November 2022

3. Papuan leadership and representation is under threat
Vidhyandika D Perkasa
Jakarta Post, 4 November 2022

4. Refining OJK independence in the financial sector bill
Alexander Hutauruk
Jakarta Post, 4 November 2022

5. Oil Palm Funding Agency Can Lose Rp 10 Trillion from Export Levy Waiver
Jayanty Nada Shofa
Jakarta Globe, 3 November 2022

Malaysia

6. Pakatan rallies behind ‘Kita Boleh’ slogan, asks supporters to create storm on social media
Malay Mail Online, 4 November 2022

7. Lim dynasty’ debate returns to haunt DAP as Tanjong goes to chairman’s sister
Teoh Yee Shen
Malaysia Now, 4 November 2022

8. Multi-coalition govt may return post-GE15, say analysts
Malaysiakini, 4 November 2022

9. Penang angering voters by holding separate polls, say Pakatan grassroots
Diyana Ibrahim
Malaysian Insight, 4 November 2022

10. TikTok now a key battleground in wooing young voters
Reg Ching
Free Malaysia Today, 3 November 2022

11. Malaysia votes: Caught between a patronage past and uncertain progressive future
Malay Mail Online, 3 November 2022

12. Muhyiddin presents PN’s anti-corruption pledge ahead of polls
Malaysiakini, 3 November 2022

13. Survey finds Malaysians disillusioned over state of country
Alfian Z.M. Tahir
Malaysian Insight, 3 November 2022

14. 巫统候选人排阵与国大党处境 [Umno’s candidate lineup and the MIC]
刘哲伟目前在国际伊斯兰大学政治学系任职助理教授。
Malaysian Insight, 3 November 2022

15. Memperkukuhkan Aset Pertahanan Negara [Strengthening National Defense Assets]
Lokman Redzuan
Penang Institute, 3 November 2022

Myanmar

16. Myanmar: Deadly Cargo: Exposing the supply chain that fuels war crimes in Myanmar
Amnesty International, 3 November 2022

17. Myanmar could face aid ‘catastrophe’, experts warn, after junta law change
Emanuel Stoakes
Guardian, 3 November 2022

18. Myanmar junta tries to win support of ethnic political parties to change constitution
Radio Free Asia, 3 November 2022

Philippines

19. Trade deficit widens further in Sept.
Chino S. Leyco
Manila Bulletin, 4 November 2022

20. Philippines inflation near 14-year high; more rate hikes seen
Enrico Dela Cruz & Neil Jerome Morales
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 4 November 2022

Thailand

21. Charter vote wins House nod
Aekarach Sattaburuth & Mongkol Bangprapa
Bangkok Post, 4 November 2022

22. Nationalism is not the answer to land woes
Thana Boonlert
Bangkok Post, 4 November 2022

23. Thailand ready to strengthen economic ties with China, PM affirms
Nation, 3 November 2022

Vietnam

24. Vietnam Calls on Fuel Trading Firms to Relieve Shortages
Sebastian Strangio
Diplomat, 3 November 2022

25. Analysts expect Vietnam-China trade to scale up after party chief’s visit
Phuong Anh
VnExpress International, 3 November 2022

ASEAN/Southeast Asia

26. Post-Pandemic Recovery and the Plight of ASEAN’s Migrant Workers
Thong Sariputta
Diplomat, 3 November 2022

27. A collective view of Asean-China comprehensive strategic cooperation and Hainan’s future role
Rafael Alunan 3rd
Manila Times, 3 November 2022

28. The Role of Southeast Asian States in Maritime Security
Scott Edwards
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 3 November 2022

East/South China Sea

29. South China Sea: Beijing’s foreign minister urges claimants to ‘jointly resist’ US
Stella Chen & Amber Wang
South China Morning Post, 3 November 2022

Climate Change/Environment

30. Indonesia’s imams are doing their bit for the environment
Economist, 3 November 2022

31. “The energy transition is real”—an interview with ACEN’s Eric Francia
McKinsey & Co., 3 November 2022

Others

RCEP

32. Asean to be driving force for RCEP’s success
Manoj Mathew
Khmer Times, 4 November 2022

33. Hong Kong’s bid to join RCEP will tie its economic future to Singapore, rest of Asean
Bhavan Jaipragas
South China Morning Post, 3 November 2022


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