Latest Policy Briefs
JCI-JSC-PB-2022-01: The New Dynamism of East Asia and Asean: New Trade Institutions in FTAs and the ‘Living Agreement’ of RCEP
The authors examine how the ‘build-in’ institutional feature within the RCEP addresses the region's socioeconomic issues as a ‘living’ trade agreement.
JCI-JSC-PB-2021-01: The Rise of Anti-Globalisation and Populist Politics with COVID-19 Pandemic
Prof. Shandre M. Thangavelu (JCI Vice-President) examine the rising tide of anti-globalisation against trade in East Asia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
JCI-JSC-PB-2020-03: The Wide Range of National Reactions to the Common COVID-19 Shock: Observations on Causes and Effects
Prof. Woo Wing Thye (JCI President) and Derek Kok (Research Analyst, JCI) examine national reactions in several different countries and to gauge their effectiveness.