Southeast Asia Development Research

2025 Vol.1 No.1

Transboundary Air Pollution in Southeast Asia, 2000–2025: A Bibliometric Map and Strategic Roadmap for Governance and Resilience

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Background. Transboundary air pollution in Southeast Asia is driven largely by smoke from vegetation and peatland fires that carry fine particulates across borders and raise health risks. Objective of Study. We map the peer reviewed literature from 2000 to mid 2025 and translate the evidence into a roadmap for governance and resilience. Methodology.More >>

The Role of Trade Openness and Macroeconomic Factors in Shaping FDI Inflows to Vietnam

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Purpose - This study explores the linkages between trade and investment flows in the Vietnamese economy, analyzing how these dynamics influence economic growth and stability. By examining the impact of trade and investment, the study aims to identify ways to optimize Vietnam’s economic policies to promote sustainable development.

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Future Scenarios for CO2 Sequestration by Oil Palm in Southeast Asia Versus Other Regions to Reduce Climate Change

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels are a significant contributor to climate change. Concentrations of CO2 were in balance when emissions were controlled by the photosynthetic capabilities of organisms on land and in oceans. Palm oil is a valuable commodity, and vast plantations of oil palm (OP) have been created, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia, which have involved destroying... More >>

Palm, Rubber and Rice Crops Classification and Diagnostic Using CNN Approach and NDVI in Thailand

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To support agricultural development in Thailand, accurate data collection and analysis of land use are essential. Understanding the spatial distribution and growth patterns of key crops enables better planning and resource allocation. This study proposes a deep learning-based approach for land cover classification, specifically targeting three significant crops: rice, rubber, and palm. A Convol... More >>

The Contextual Relation between Ideology and Political Violence: Khmer Rouge

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During the Cold War era in the world, the ideological approaches of the East and the West driven by the bipolar system directly influenced the state systems. The Soviet Union’s communist system, in particular, made a significant impact in Asia, notably due to the dominant role of the People’s Republic of China. With the critical role of China, the communist regime stood out as a distinctive ide... More >>

Did Russia’s Soft Power Really Work? An Initial Survey of Russia’s Soft Power Attraction in Indonesia

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Russia has been trying to change its image in global politics since the demise of the Soviet Union. One of the most popular tools the Russian government used to do this is soft power resources. The exploration of Russia’s soft power can be seen from the Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation in 2016, which places more emphasis on the use of soft power instrume... More >>