Why are Chinese Students Choosing Higher Education in Asian Countries? | FULCRUM
Chinese students are increasingly opting for Asian universities. With the right policies, Southeast Asia can continue to reap the benefits.| FULCRUM
The rebranding of Sisters in Islam might actually strengthen rather than weaken the group’s long-term advocacy of women’s rights in Malaysia.| FULCRUM
Facing Trump’s latest round of tariffs, Southeast Asian exports face a dilemma. But the incentive to “eat” or absorb the tariffs might diminish over time.| FULCRUM
Him Raksmey argues that the effectiveness of ASEAN’s dispute settlement mechanisms depends on the comfort level of each member state vis-à-vis one another and ASEAN as a regional institution.| FULCRUM
The Malaysian government has announced highly ambitious education reforms, among other things, mandating preschool from age five and lowering the start of Primary One to age six.| FULCRUM
One interpretation of the Indonesian president’s recent pardons of two prominent politicians is that the quality of mercy is sometimes strained.| FULCRUM
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken a personal interest in driving high-level visits to Southeast Asia. This reflects the region’s growing importance and Beijing’s bid to manage global uncertainty.| FULCRUM
A military or unilateral approach to the Thai-Cambodian dispute would only trigger cycles of provocation. The two sides need to use a multifaceted approach to rebuild the bridge of cooperation.| FULCRUM
Dogged by scandals and potential infighting within the coalition, Sabah’s ruling coalition faces some tough dilemmas going into the next state elections.| FULCRUM
Malaysia is facing a dilemma when it comes to pushing through the reform of its petrol subsidies. It has to stay the course.| FULCRUM
Chinese students are increasingly opting for Asian universities. With the right policies, Southeast Asia can continue to reap the benefits.| FULCRUM
Southeast Asia has more clarity on US tariffs and trade conditions, but China’s reaction looms on the horizon. The region’s position is particularly precarious because China wields substantia…| FULCRUM
Fulcrum publishes analyses which are independent, non-partisan and aimed at informing readers on issues related to Southeast Asia and its wider environment.| FULCRUM
Given current information available regarding the US’ tariff regime towards countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia, it is hard to assess which regional countries will come up tops in the ongoing s…| FULCRUM
Chinese brands are rapidly expanding in Thailand, with increased capital, tax incentives, and scalability, putting more pressure on local F&B businesses.| FULCRUM
ASEAN has focused on facilitating high-skilled labour mobility, although the vast majority of migrant workers occupy medium- and low-skilled jobs. Disparities in labour standards and uncoordinated …| FULCRUM
What might be the right economic tools to wield against Myanmar’s military regime, that minimise harm to the livelihoods of its civilian citizens?| FULCRUM
