Points of view
Southeast Asia in the shadow of an AI bubble
8 December 2025
Amid growing fears of an AI bubble, the possible impacts for Southeast Asia could be significant. This paper by Samantha Cheh, senior editor at StoneBench, looks at who wins — and who loses — if the AI crash does come to fruition
Critical minerals and rare earths: ASEAN’s new moment?
26 November 2025
In the global rush to secure critical minerals supply and rare earth supply chains, ASEAN has entered the limelight as an alternative source, a new position that could position the region as a new geopolitical powerbroker, but at what cost? This paper by Samantha Cheh, senior editor at StoneBench, explores how these shifting dynamics could have a transformative impact on the region
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