The ASEAN Frontier

The ASEAN Frontier A youth-led media startup covering the stories shaping Southeast Asia through our network of young, local, correspondents

In this issue of Controlling Narratives, we look at how power is shaped through policies and the stories governments cho...
01/06/2026

In this issue of Controlling Narratives, we look at how power is shaped through policies and the stories governments choose to tell, and the ones they don’t.

🇲🇲 Myanmar: A “National Resurgence” plan that sounds ambitious on paper, but unravels against economic collapse, forced conscription, and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
🇰🇭 Cambodia: A pardon that looks like reform, but still keeps political shackles firmly in place.
🇱🇦 Laos: Silence, until families on Facebook forced the world to notice seven men trapped underground.
🇹🇭 Thailand: Record-breaking FDI headlines, but how much of that growth actually stays local?

Issue 51 of the Mekong Belt is now out. Get briefed. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gfrrdB8W

31/05/2026

Planning a long stay in Thailand? You may need to rethink your itinerary.

Thailand has scrapped its 60-day visa-free entry scheme for travelers from over 90 countries, returning the visa-exempt period to 30 days.

The policy reversal could have implications for tourists, remote workers, and the broader regional travel industry.

Watch to learn more.

The ASEAN Frontier is currently looking for an Indonesia Correspondent to join our growing regional network of young wri...
29/05/2026

The ASEAN Frontier is currently looking for an Indonesia Correspondent to join our growing regional network of young writers, analysts, and contributors across Southeast Asia.

We are looking for aspiring writers, researchers, journalists, policy enthusiasts, and storytellers who are passionate about Indonesia and the broader ASEAN region, particularly those interested in politics, geopolitics, economics, society, technology, and regional affairs. If you have fresh perspectives and a strong interest in regional developments, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and writing sample to:
[email protected]

Subject Line:
[INDONESIA] Correspondent Application

Note: This is an unpaid contributor position designed for individuals looking to build their portfolio, strengthen their voice, expand their regional network, and get their work published.

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Issue 50 of The Pacific Corridor examines the tensions between rights, spectacle, and transformation shaping Southeast A...
29/05/2026

Issue 50 of The Pacific Corridor examines the tensions between rights, spectacle, and transformation shaping Southeast Asia as Singapore faces scrutiny at the United Nations over human rights, the Philippine Senate descends further into political theater, and Vietnam navigates the contradictions between digital expansion and environmental sustainability.

Get briefed. Read the full analysis here: https://theaseanfrontier.com/p/singapore-in-the-rights-spotlight

In this Frontier Analysis, Samantha Khoo examines how deepfakes and synthetic media are reshaping political legitimacy i...
28/05/2026

In this Frontier Analysis, Samantha Khoo examines how deepfakes and synthetic media are reshaping political legitimacy in Malaysia amid the rise of generative AI and platform driven politics.

The analysis explores how political conflict is increasingly shifting from disputes over interpretation to disputes over reality itself, as deepfakes, algorithmic amplification, and platform culture erode trust in audio visual evidence and weaken the shared informational foundations of democracy.

Get briefed. Read the full analysis here: https://theaseanfrontier.com/

Eid Mubarak from The ASEAN Frontier.Across Southeast Asia, Eid al-Adha is observed through prayer, sacrifice, and shared...
27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak from The ASEAN Frontier.

Across Southeast Asia, Eid al-Adha is observed through prayer, sacrifice, and shared traditions that bring communities together across borders and generations.

Wishing peace and prosperity to all those celebrating across ASEAN and beyond.

Issue 50 of The Maritime Crescent examines the fragile lines shaping Southeast Asia’s strategic landscape, from Indonesi...
27/05/2026

Issue 50 of The Maritime Crescent examines the fragile lines shaping Southeast Asia’s strategic landscape, from Indonesia’s looming state-controlled export bottleneck and Malaysia’s missile deal fallout to Brunei’s expanding ties with Germany and the growing interdependence between ASEAN and Europe.

Get briefed. Read the full analysis: https://theaseanfrontier.com/p/fragile-lines

Issue 50 of The Mekong Belt explores Southeast Asia’s unresolved fault lines; Laos’ lingering UXO and deforestation cris...
25/05/2026

Issue 50 of The Mekong Belt explores Southeast Asia’s unresolved fault lines; Laos’ lingering UXO and deforestation crisis, ASEAN’s cautious re-engagement with Myanmar, Thailand’s worsening demographic and labor pressures, and Cambodia’s transfer of juvenile offenders to military support centers.

Get briefed. Read the full analysis here: https://theaseanfrontier.com/p/bombs-borders-and-birthrates

In this Frontier Analysis, Myat Moe Kywe examines the growing limitations of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus in addressing ...
24/05/2026

In this Frontier Analysis, Myat Moe Kywe examines the growing limitations of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus in addressing the ongoing crisis in Myanmar following discussions at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu.

As frustrations mount over the lack of measurable progress five years after the military coup, the analysis explores how ASEAN’s consensus based structure and principle of non interference continue to constrain the bloc’s ability to move beyond symbolic pressure and declaratory diplomacy.

Get briefed. Read the full analysis here: https://theaseanfrontier.substack.com/p/48th-asean-summit-exposes-the-limits

Issue 49 of The Pacific Corridor examines a region under pressure, as the Philippine Senate faces a dramatic security cr...
22/05/2026

Issue 49 of The Pacific Corridor examines a region under pressure, as the Philippine Senate faces a dramatic security crisis, Vietnam navigates mounting trade tensions with the United States, and Singapore recalibrates its drug rehabilitation framework amid rising youth drug abuse concerns.

Get briefed. Read the full article here:https://theaseanfrontier.com/p/the-senate-shootout-show

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