Has the Shifting Trade Landscape Changed the China–ASEAN Nexus?

This issue analyzes China’s and ASEAN’s trade performance to assess (1) if their respective contributions have materially changed; and (2) China’s changing comparative advantage across sectors and how the rest of the region may be adjusting to benefit from it.

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The US Inflation Reduction Act and ASEAN+3 Electric Vehicle Exports Mountain or Molehill?

The United States passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which includes a controversial incentive to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) produced domestically. This analytical note examines the potential implications of the IRA for the ASEAN+3 EV industry and members’ growth strategy going forward.

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