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Indonesia
1. FDI must reach 4.5% of GDP to achieve 2045 vision: official
Antara, 5 October 2022
2. Govt includes sugary drink tax in 2023 budget
Nina A. Loasana
Jakarta Post, 5 October 2022
3. Putin and East Timor
Jakarta Post, 5 October 2022
4. Mengupas Peran Kota Tual dalam Mewujudkan Indonesia Sebagai Poros Maritim Dunia [Exploring the Role of Tual City in Realizing Indonesia as a Global Maritime Axis]
Heka Hertanto, Ketua Umum Artha Graha Peduli
Republika, 5 October 2022
Malaysia
6. Najib’s verdicts spells judicial change in Malaysia
Björn Dressel, ANU
East Asia Forum, 6 October 2022
7. 大选也难以平息马国政治波动 [Difficult for the general election to calm down the political volatility in Malaysia]
胡逸山是新加坡国际事务学会（研究所） 高级研究员 马来西亚太平洋研究中心首席顾问
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报, 6 October 2022
8. Cold truths from Umno’s overconfidence over GE15
Praba Ganesan
Malay Mail Online, 6 October 2022
9. PN ministers turn to Agong to oppose early GE moves
Malaysia Now, 6 October 2022
10. 依斯迈的以拖待变 [Ismail’s delay tactics]
利亮时
Sinchew 星洲网, 6 October 2022
11. Barisan and GRS cement GE15 partnership
Muguntan Vanar
Star, 6 October 2022
12. Malaysia Confirms Budget Announcement Amid Election Speculation
Sebastian Strangio
Diplomat, 5 October 2022
13. Upko’s changing of guard timely, say analysts
Willie Jude
Free Malaysia Today, 5 October 2022
14. Pakatan’s shadow Budget 2023: Key proposals
R. Loheswar
Malay Mail Online, 5 October 2022
15. Pemimpin parti politik senada capai 30% calon wanita dalam PRU15 [Political party leaders pledge to reach 30% of female candidates in GE15]
Malaysian Insight, 5 October 2022
16. Malaysian women should be equally entitled to pass on citizenship
Benjamin Loh & Shanthi Thambiah
Nikkei Asia, 5 October 2022
17. Budget 2023: REFSA stress importance to balance short- and long-term considerations
Jaideep Singh is a Researcher at REFSA. Frederik Paulus is Economic Advisor to REFSA.
Sinchew 星洲网, 5 October 2022
Myanmar
18. Myanmar Resistance Group Warns Parties Not to Take Part in Junta’s 2023 Election
Irrawaddy, 5 October 2022
19. New Chair of Myanmar Military’s Proxy Party Urges USDP Cooperation for Regime’s Agenda
Irrawaddy, 5 October 2022
20. On Myanmar’s Resistance to the Junta and What the Future Holds
Banyar Aung
Irrawaddy, 5 October 2022
Philippines
21. First 100 Days: Marcos cites unity, engagement, putting out fires as early achievements
Argyll Cyrus Geducos
Manila Bulletin, 6 October 2022
22. Marcos wants to accelerate efforts to build agricultural sector back
Daphne Galvez
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 6 October 2022
Thailand
23. Ex-top cop seen as likely PM candidate for PPRP
Wassana Nanuam
Bangkok Post, 6 October 2022
Vietnam
24. Why a maritime focus is vital for Vietnam’s security
Euan Graham & Bich T. Tran
Australian Strategic Policy Institute, 6 October 2022
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
25. A free trade zone for Timor-Leste and Indonesia
Fidelis Magalhaes
Interpreter, 6 October 2022
26. Cornerstone No More? The Changing Role of ASEAN in Indonesian Foreign Policy
Mabda Haerunnisa Fajrilla Sidiq
Diplomat, 5 October 2022
27. MRC makes ‘historic breakthrough’ on hydropower and environment after years of talks
Khmer Times, 5 October 2022
28. Enhancing connectivity towards ASEAN Community Post 2025 Vision
ASEAN Secretariat News, 4 October 2022
Asia Pacific
29. CPTPP ratification positive for M’sia
Thomas Huong
Star, 6 October 2022
30. Six Ways to Tell If Xi Wins or Loses at China’s Party Congress
Bloomberg News
Bloomberg, 5 October 2022
31. Condivergence: Why the Asean market is pivotal to Chinese growth
Andrew Sheng
Edge Markets, 5 October 2022
32. Stop the slide towards war in the Asia-Pacific
Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan
Edge Markets, 5 October 2022
33. PH, US joint drills may increase tensions with China – fishers
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 5 October 2022
34. Asia’s Growth Decelerates Significantly Amid Deteriorating Global Conditions
[Link to the 70-page PDF report “Trade and Development Report 2022“]
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 3 October 2022
East/South China Sea
35. Japan and its allies show off their naval power in the South China Sea
Radio Free Asia, 5 October 2022
36. Filipinos fish on frontline of China’s battle for disputed sea
AFP
Straits Times, 5 October 2022
Climate Change/Environment
37. Southeast Asia Can’t Afford Climate Backsliding
Clara Ferreira Marques
Bloomberg, 5 October 2022
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