ASEAN

The East Asia Summit will seek economic progress while grappling with maritime disputes and terrorist security threats

Foreign investment in the insurance sector will grow once the ASEAN Economic Community is enacted

Poor infrastructure and criminality in regional ports are harming South-east Asia's maritime economy

Islamic extremism will dominate international security discussion when Malaysia chairs ASEAN

Limited progress on Asia-Europe trade is likely, but the Islamic State threat looms large

Inefficient fuel subsidy regimes are leading authorities to market-based policies but welfare cuts carry electoral risk

Significant climate change infrastructure and public funding shortfalls need private investment

Chinese engagement with ASEAN disaster management schemes is liable to frustrate Japan's search for influence in ASEAN