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⚛️ Powering the future: Southeast Asia’s nuclear renaissance gains momentum
As energy demand surges and geopolitical risks reshape global supply chains, Southeast Asian countries are accelerating civilian nuclear ambitions
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Mochammad Ade Pamungkas, and Alvin Qobulsyah
📊 Different roads, Same milestone: Vietnam and the Philippines move up to the World Bank's upper-middle income group
The latest upgrade strengthens Southeast Asia's economic profile and offers fresh insight into how different growth models can reach the same milestone.
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Zerlina Brezky, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🌍⚡ Southeast Asia's energy future beyond the Strait of Hormuz
Southeast Asian countries are urged to diversify their energy sources to strengthen energy security, build more resilient supply chains, and support…
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Nugrahanto Margo Raharjo, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🌊🌳 Southeast Asia's maritime policies 2026: Seawalls, research and masterplans
As climate change and global emissions rules reshape the maritime industry, the region are adopting greener policies to protect their coastlines, ports…
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Fredrick Samuel Haryanto, Nugrahanto Margo Raharjo, and Elias Widhi
Meet the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Season 2 cast with Southeast Asian roots
As Netflix expands the world of "Avatar" in Season 2, here's every major cast member appearing this season who has Southeast Asian heritage.
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Vila Marescotti, and Veronica Berna
S26E22 - The Happiest Countries in Southeast Asia: Is Happiness Really About Money?
Southeast Asia’s latest happiness rankings suggest the answer is far more complicated than economic growth alone.
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Akasha Viandri, and Rheza Ardiansyah
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🍿 Southeast Asia’s billion-dollar screen wars
A massive 50% subsidy shockwave just hit the regional film industry. Inside the aggressive new playbook to lure Netflix, Hollywood, and global streamers…
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Nazila Fitri Adinda, and Aris Satya
🌏 Heat, hubs, and heritage: Southeast Asia’s week of living with change (Week 1 July, 2026)
From deadly climate pressures to global cities and local hands, the region faced urgent risks while reimagining resilience.
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Alvin Qobulsyah, and Elias Widhi
Southeast Asia’s AI Moment: Turning Innovation into Boardroom Accountability
Frank Bignone, FPT Software Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy & Growth, FPT Corporation
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK and Indryan Swarandaru Djamin
🌡️🔥 Southeast Asia faces dangerous heat and haze as global temperatures surge
☀️ Parts of the region now experience at least six months of "dangerous" humid heat annually, with El Niño and land-clearing fires adding to the crisis
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Elias Widhi, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🌳 From collaboration to local hands: SLPI Phase II shifts towards embedded sustainability
The programme moves beyond pilot projects to integrate sustainable practices into government systems
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Fredrick Samuel Haryanto, Ananda Saridevi, and Elias Widhi

June 2026

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