ASEAN Context Research Articles

Relationship between learning agility and innovative work behavior among undergraduate student of University of Indonesia

Background: Previous research has shown that university graduates in Indonesia face significant skill gap and behind from any country, spesifically among ASEAN countries, in term of innovation ability. Innovative ability can be developed for university students with the right variables. Thus, it might help student to focus on their self-development. Method: Quantitative and correlational research conducted to know how learning agility might related to innovative work behavior. Innovative Work Behavioral Scale developed by Janssen (2000) and Learning Agility Assessment Scale, developed and published by Gravett and Caldwell (2016), were used in study. Both scales were adapted and translated so they would fit with the undergraduates’ context. Result: In result, 539 of minimum Second year/3rd semester University Indonesia students were chosen. The statistics analysis technique used for hypothesis testing was Pearson’s Correlation. The result showed that learning agility is positively correlated with the innovative work behavior, r(537) = 0,61, p < 0,001. Conclusion: After this study, the result might be used as one of the references for university to develop program where student could develop their learning agility and become more innovative. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study reveals a significant relationship between learning agility and innovative work behaviour among Indonesian students, providing new insights into developing innovation capabilities at the higher education level. The findings offer an empirical basis for universities to design programs that enhance graduate competitiveness in the ASEAN context.

Harnessing artificial intelligence in microbial food safety: global progress and implications in the ASEAN region

SummaryFood safety remains one of the major concerns in ASEAN, with many of the recent developmental plans and published policies in the region being focused on the topic. Most recent WHO data indicate that over 90% of the food safety burden in ASEAN is due to microbial foodborne diseases. However, conventional systems for controlling FBDs are resource‐intensive and require significant infrastructure which may not yet be present in ASEAN. Prior work on the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) in food safety application has shown its potential to reduce costs and increase efficiency. However, there remains a paucity in such research specific for the ASEAN region. In this review, the state of microbial food safety and the unique challenges in the ASEAN region are presented. The global state‐of‐the‐art of microbial food safety applications of AI are presented and possible steps for its adaptation to the ASEAN context are then discussed.

Corporate Governance and Ceo Characteristics on Financial Reporting Quality: Evidence from Consumer Goods Companies in Asean

Objective: The purpose of this study is to obtain empirical evidence regarding the effect of corporate governance (board size, board independence, audit committee size, audit committee independence) and CEO characteristics (CEO age, CEO duality, and CEO gender) on financial reporting quality. Method: This study conducted content analysis and linear regression analysis on 258 consumer goods sector companies listed on the Osiris and Bloomberg databases for the period 2018-2021. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that board size and CEO gender have a positive effect on financial reporting quality. In contrast, board independence and CEO duality have a negative effect on financial reporting quality. Meanwhile, audit committee size, audit committee independence, and CEO age have no effect on financial reporting quality. Research Implications: The research on financial reporting quality explains useful implications for companies to make economic decisions and avoid fraud that happens to a company. Originality/Value: Authors find that no studies have investigated the effect of corporate governance and CEO characteristics in the ASEAN context. This study provides empirical data about the effect of corporate governance and CEO characteristics on financial reporting quality and how these different compositions and characteristics can facilitate the transition to manipulate and affect the financial reporting quality.

Research overview and outcomes: just transitions to decarbonisation in the Asia-Pacific

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of a study examining microgrids for off-grid rural electrification in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam within the ASEAN context. Utilising mixed methods, this study delved into the techno-economic aspects of these systems and explored varied business models and governance strategies. It assessed how these models and strategies impact rural electricity access and contribute to a just regional energy transition. The study highlights the dual benefits of enhancing regional energy access and community empowerment while addressing shared challenges in climate change and decarboni- sation. It identified potential market opportunities at the national level, with an expectation of increased private sector involvement amid prospective system liberalisations. Viewed through the lens of energy justice, the regional energy transition is presented not only as an environmental imperative but also as a catalyst for economic growth. This involves creating jobs, expanding electricity access, and mitigating climate impacts for local communities and the broader region. This study also sheds light on workforce and labour support and industry transformation, suggesting avenues for future research.

In-depth Review: Legal review on human rights enforcement in the ASEAN and EU context

ASEAN is one of the regional organizations without an inter-governmental regional human rights machinery. In addition, ASEAN must respond to the new phenomenon that human rights are no longer merely a problem within a country, but have become a problem between countries. On this basis the author carries out a legal comparison, because one of the points stated in the objectives in The ASEAN Charter, namely: respecting fundamental freedoms, promotion and protection of human rights, and promotion of social justice, as well as the establishment of an ASEAN human rights body, as a step to guarantee more concrete human rights certainty in ASEAN. The method used in this research is legal research with a common-core method approach which in general is the application of the functional method which is expanded by using the law in context method. The aim of this research is to unify the mechanisms for law enforcement and protection of human rights in ASEAN which are related to the authority of regional human rights institutions in deciding cases of violations of human rights so that they are in accordance with the objectives contained in the ASEAN Charter.

Resolving the Conflict in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces: Contentions between Upholding State Authority and Human Rights within the asean Context

Abstract Based on an examination of the peace process in Thailand’s southern border provinces, this article asks what are the important lessons learned for strengthening asean’s role in conflict resolution. The argument of this article is threefold. First, asean’s entrenched norms have prevented a regularised role for asean in the area of conflict resolution. Second, due to this arrangement, asean member states have applied a varied mix of approaches to resolving or managing ethnic conflicts. From a comparative perspective, the Thai approach to resolving the conflict falls in an in-between position along the spectrum of democratic and authoritarian means used by its fellow asean member states. Third, the lack of regularised procedures is not necessarily an obstacle to resolving conflict but it reduces opportunities to deepen regional cooperation. More pressing is asean’s inability to protect minority rights, which has negatively affected asean’s centrality, and its commitment to building a people-centred community.

What role financial inclusion, green trade and natural resources utilization play in ASEAN economic growth: Evidence from post COVID era

Economic growth of a country indicates that how developed the country is. However, there are various factors such as less resources, destructive lands, more population devaluing the growth and eventually killing it. This is quite challengeable situation and it equally frustrates economists, researchers and financial analysts. Thus, the present study attempts to explore the factors which might be helpful for countries to uplift the economic growth, ASEAN economies are chosen as the region has commendable natural resources. In the light of argument, the study investigates the impact of financial inclusion, green trade and natural resources utilization on the economic growth in ASEAN context from 2011 to 2022. By employing MMQR technique it is exposed that access to clean fuel and technology, access to electricity, electricity production from solar and hydroelectric sources, natural resources utilization, and population growth increase economic growth in case of ASEAN countries.

THE RCEP E-COMMERCE CHAPTER: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY

The paper analyses the e-commerce chapter of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) from the perspective of the ASEAN Economic Community. Part One traces the RCEP origins, evolution and interim results. Part Two is focuses on the provisions of Chapter Twelve that outlines the RCEP e-commerce-related parameters of cooperation. Arguably, their most salient features suggest that China may well use them to its best advantage by synergizing the RCEP institutional mechanisms with its mega-strategy the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Part Three assesses the impact of the RCEP e-commerce chapter on the Association, most importantly, on the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community 2025. The author argues that for the association the RCEP e-commerce provisions can be a point of vulnerability rather than a reason for optimism, as ASEAN’s spectrum of the AECrelated instruments may narrow. By adapting the digital transformation to the ASEAN context, the paper takes a step forward in increasing knowledge on ASEAN evolution amidst the current global trends. In light of this, the paper contributes to the existing research on ASEAN and ASEAN-led multilateralism, as the implications of the RCEP e-commerce component have not yet been analyzed from an AEC perspective. The findings and assessments of the paper are of both academic and practical significance.

Impact of Employer Value Proposition and Social Media Use on the Intention to Apply for a Job in the IT Industry of Vietnam

Research Aims: Human resources are critical for success in the digital economy. However, IT human resources are predicted to be scarce and attracting IT talent is difficult for many enterprises. Currently, employer branding and social media advertising are possible solutions to these problems. This research aims to evaluate the influence of EVP and social media use on the intention to apply for an IT job. Design/Methodology/Approach: The quantitative research method is used to verify the research model. The sample includes 240 valid respondents from HCMC, Vietnam. The research model includes six independent variables (5 values of EVP and social media use) affecting the intention to apply for a job through organisational reputation. Some analysis methods used include Descriptive Statistics, Cronbach’s Alpha, EFA, Multiple Regression, and Bootstrap Analysis. Research Findings: The results show that 4/5 of the values (except management value) and social media use have positive impacts on reputation and, in turn, on the intention to apply for a job. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This research clarifies the role of employer branding and social media use in attracting talent to the Vietnamese IT industry. The mediating role of organisational reputation is also confirmed using the bootstrapping method. Managerial Implication in the South East Asian Context: Based on the results, some recommendations have been made to improve the attractiveness of the IT industry in Vietnam and the ASEAN context. Research Limitations & Implications: Limitations of the study include the small sample size and lack of other aspects of employer branding. So, increasing the sample size and adding some other factors could be implications for future research directions.

The Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosures on Investment Efficiency in the Asian Emerging Markets

The aim of the research was to determine the efficiency of investing in companies that report on their corporate social responsibility (CSR) in developing markets. Companies that won the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2020 were chosen for the study. We evaluate the correlation utilizing data from 36 firms from year observations of 2018 to 2020, using modified OLS estimation and regression analysis with modified panel data for heteroskedasticity and/or autocorrelation. In the emerging market, the sample period under examination is quite recent. Research findings show that CSR reporting has a significant negative effect on the company’s investment efficiency (IE) and that CSR reporting influences IE in the overinvestment scenario. The findings from this paper provide several implications for related parties and managers to enhance CSR disclosure and IE. They also contribute significantly to the existing literature about the relationship between CSR and IE when providing evidence from the ASEAN context.

Role of green financing and financial inclusion to develop the cleaner environment for macroeconomic stability: Inter-temporal analysis of ASEAN economies

The research objective is to assess the role of green financing and financial inclusion in developing a cleaner environment for macroeconomic stability in ASEAN economies. The study attempted to estimate the climate mitigation factor associated with a more sanitary environment between 2012 and 2019. Panel data analysis using the augmented Dicky–Fuller test, Phillip–Perron, and fully modified standard most minor square test provides long-term findings in panel data analysis. In addition, the vector error correction technique was also applied to infer study results. The findings indicate that climate change mitigation indicators have a significant impact on the gross domestic product of ASEAN economies. According to the data, a one percent rise in the green finance index results in a 0.321 percent increase in the amount of pollution removed from the environment. According to the research findings, environmental pollution must be decreased, and energy sources must be switched to more creative and ecologically friendly alternatives. Using study findings, several policy recommendations are offered and suggested for stakeholders for implementation. As per our best understanding, effective implementation of study findings and suggestions maximum chances are developing a cleaner environment and boosting macroeconomic stability in the ASEAN context.

COVID-19 AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS: UNDERSTANDING (INTER)DEPENDENCY THROUGH VACCINES PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

<p>Covid-19 pandemic has opened a new chapter in the International Relations sphere. Its spread is accelerated by the advancement of technology that only globalization has made possible. Among several measures to survive, vaccines are perceived as critical and controversial. The objective of this research is to grasp a better understanding from different perspectives of stakeholders in International Relations, regarding interdependence between developing and developed countries in the international system, using the vaccine. In doing so, this research also analyzes the dynamics in the ASEAN context. Neoliberalism serves as the ore theoretical framework alongside the concepts of interdependence and international cooperation. This research is a qualitative one, using mostly primary data that is gathered from an interview with academicians, researchers, government officials, and students – and secondary data. The results show that the ongoing pandemic has directed developing countries to depend on developed countries with capabilities in vaccines production, including ASEAN member states. The fact that vaccines are even used as a political instrument is found ill-fitted. However, there is still confident that this dependency will move to interdependency once developing countries have found effective strategies in coping with the situation – and it has started. </p>

Linking Non Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy, Globalization and CO2 Emission under EKC Hypothesis: Evidence from ASEAN-6 Countries through Advance Panel Estimation

Southeast Asian countries have seen substantial economic growth over the years, but they have not been able to maintain environmental quality at the same time. Non-renewable sources constitute a significant proportion of energy consumption in the ASEAN which can have repercussions for long-term sustainable development. While the impacts of energy consumption and economic growth on environmental quality have been studied before, literature is quiet about the nexus between globalization, renewable and non-renewable energy, economic growth, and CO2 emissions in the ASEAN context. To fill in this gap in the literature, the present study estimates the effect of globalization, economic growth, and renewable and non-renewable energy on CO2 emission under the umbrella of the EKC hypothesis over the 1995 to 2020 period. Due to the presence of cross-sectional dependence and heterogeneity of slope parameters, second-generation techniques of co-integration, unit root, and long and short-run estimations are used. According to the findings of CS-ARDL estimation, non-renewable energy and globalization contribute to environmental deterioration, whereas renewable energy has a positive contribution to environmental quality improvement in ASEAN countries. Moreover, the findings prove the validation of the EKC hypothesis in the selected economies. The study concludes that the region is developing at the expense of environmental quality while also pursuing enormous globalization initiatives. The policy implications and directions of the findings for sustainable development are discussed.

Building business, human rights and climate change synergies in Southeast Asia: what the Philippines’ National Inquiry on Climate Change could mean for ASEAN

Climate change has a profound impact on economic growth, development and social progress. Climate action, through greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation to current and predicted effects of climate change, has only recently begun to consider the range of human rights implications both of action and inaction when it comes to mitigating climate impacts. While states are the primary duty bearers for the human rights of their citizens, recent examples of climate change litigation offer unique opportunities to consider the role and responsibilities of corporations for their contributions to anthropogenic climate change. The Philippines’ National Inquiry on Climate Change (NICC) offers an innovative approach to understanding the interplay and synergies between business, human rights and climate change, highlighting the increasing importance of these relationships. Building on the NICC’s preliminary findings, this article considers the nexus between business, human rights and climate change in the ASEAN context and reflects on the significance of domestic climate change litigation for regional governance approaches, policymaking and cooperation.

Russian-Indonesian relations through the ASEAN context: On the way to strategic partnership

In 2018-2021 Indonesia was the coordinating country for interaction with Russia under ASEAN which has a system of coordinators for cooperation with each of the Association’s dialogue partners. Coordinating countries fulfill their duties for 3 years. Jakarta announced three priority areas of cooperation between Russia and ASEAN: the fight against terrorism, cyber security and disaster management. According to the author, significant progress has been achieved in all the declared areas of interaction during this time. These years were marked by a number of significant events which allow conclude that cooperation between Indonesia and Russia is reaching a qualitatively new level. At the same time, despite an intensive political dialogue and a significant strengthening of the regulatory framework for bilateral relations and cooperation in international institutions of multilateral cooperation the practical implementation of joint economic projects remains at a very low level. This article analyzes the features of Russian-Indonesian cooperation at the present time, identifies key obstacles to deepening interaction and prospects for further development of bilateral relations. It can be said that relations between Russia and Indonesia are developing chaotically and inconsequently in many respects. Many events dedicated to commemorative anniversaries lead to a surge of mutual interest, but then contacts are reached to a minimum again until the next similar things. At the same time, a certain revival of bilateral relations has been observed in recent years. Significant changes in the statistics of trade turnover, investment cooperation and the practical implementation of large projects can be expected only in the medium or long term.

Military expenditures and quality of life in ASEAN: exploring the unexplored

PurposeImproving the quality of life of the masses is the prime objective of all policymakers of both developed and developing countries. However, the determinants of improved quality of life are not well explored in the empirical literature. This study has, therefore, tried to identify the determinants of quality of life by focusing on military expenditures.Design/methodology/approachPanel data from 1990 to 2017 are collected from internationally reliable sources for the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN hereafter) member countries, and suitable econometric techniques are employed to estimate the designed models.FindingsThe results show that military expenditures have affected the quality of life of the ASEAN member countries both negatively and significantly. Similarly, the inflation rate has also negatively affected the quality of life. In terms of magnitude, the negative impact of the inflation rate on quality of life has exceeded than the impact of military expenditures. On the other hand, trade openness, per capita income, urbanization and government expenditures have played a positive and significant role in improving the quality of life in the ASEAN region. Moreover, it is found that the positive impact of per capita income on quality of life is highest among other determinants.Originality/valueThis study provided comprehensive evidence about the relationship between military expenditures and quality of life in the ASEAN context. Consequently, the ASEAN member economies will benefit a lot from the results of this study.

Building Acquisition Management Capability to Improve Firm Performance in Acquisitions

In the past two decades, the number of cross-border mergers and acquisitions in ASEAN has progressively expanded as the region has become a desired economic market for trade and investment. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the factors contributing to the success of acquisitions by corporations. It investigates the role of acquisition management capability with strategic integration and acquisition. The non-probability sampling strategy was used to collect information from 51 firms. With a five-point Likert scale, a systematic questionnaire was designed to test the latent variables by employing confirmatory factor analysis. The quantitative method of Structural Equation Modeling was used in the analysis. The results show that the structural model had a Goodness of Fit Index value that indicates all three latent variables and independent variables were valid. The findings indicate that acquisition management capability have a central role in advancing the overall integration of the acquiring firm in the ASEAN context.

Implementasi ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP) dalam Pengembangan Pariwisata Sumatra Barat

Tourism in the ASEAN context is considered substantial in supporting the economic growth acceleration in each ASEAN country. Therefore, ASEAN has formed a joint strategy to support tourism development in each ASEAN member country through the formation of the ATSP (ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan). Indonesia is one of the ASEAN member countries also has focus on the tourism sector. One of the provinces with good tourism opportunities in Indonesia is West Sumatra. This study will analyze how West Sumatra maximizes tourism potential through the implementation of ATSP. The method chosen to explain and analyze the problem in this research is a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytic type of research. Through a qualitative approach allows researchers to be able to produce a detailed description of the policies taken by the Government of West Sumatra within the framework of the ATSP for regional tourism development. The findings of this study indicate that the government of West Sumatra has not yet maximized the potential of the region in the tourism sector and has not implemented ATSP thoroughly.

Translanguaging in International Student Teaching: Narratives of Filipino Teachers in an Indonesian Setting

Regardless of numerous studies on translanguaging, little attention has been given to its practice among pre-service teachers, particularly in the ASEAN context. To fill this gap, this article explores the experiences of three pre-service English teachers from the Philippines who were assigned to a private elementary school in Indonesia as part of a pre-service teacher exchange program. Working in a context that did not share a similar first or second language, the three teachers used English, their second language, as a lingua franca in communicating with the students. Drawing upon data from their teaching diaries, class observation, and in-depth interviews, this article reveals that using English in the classroom was challenging because English was neither the first nor the second language of their students. Three narratives from the teachers are recounted to shed some light on their use of translanguaging to bridge the communication gap. The implication of the study is also discussed.

Data Localization and ASEAN Economic Community

AbstractData localization is a phenomenon that is of increasing global significance, as a growing number of countries impose data localization requirements on data controllers. This paper discusses data localization in the ASEAN context. It proposes a schema of data localization laws which comprises two categories of data localization requirements. This schema is used to examine data localization laws within ASEAN, and it will be shown that there is presently a moderate level of data localization among ASEAN Member States. The paper then discusses how data localization is dealt with in the EU and in ASEAN, addressing some recent developments in the two regimes. It concludes with recommendations for ASEAN's approach to data localization, drawing from the EU regime.