Southeast Asia Development Research

Article Article ID: 100875 1-11

From Conflict to Catalysis: The Socio-Economic Transformation of Southeast Asia in the Aftermath of World War II

by Chee Kong Yap

568 (Abstract) 583 (Download) PDF

November 2025, DOI: 10.63385/sadr.v1i2.303

Abstract:World War II (WWII) brought devastation in its wake to Southeast Asia (SEA), but it was also the beginning of a profound socio-economic transformation in the region. This review considers how war-time dislocation was a stimulus to post-colonial growth, identifying the long-term structural change initiated after Japanese occupation and the collapse of European imperial powers. The aim of this revie... More >>

Article Article ID: 100904 12-24

Foreign Investment Trends in Sustainable Industrial Parks in the Hai Phong City of Vietnam

by Alessandro Flammini, Ngoc Hai Bui, Tram Anh Nguyen, Anh Phu Hoang, Thanh Trung Nguyen, Geert Dom, Van Vuong Nguyen

2319 (Abstract) 323 (Download) PDF

November 2025, DOI: 10.63385/sadr.v1i2.334

Abstract:This paper analyzes foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in Hai Phong, Vietnam, with a focus on the transformation of its industrial parks towards sustainable development. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines statistical data with stakeholder insights, the study highlights the city’s strategic location, proactive government incentives, and adoption of eco-industrial park (EIP) models as ... More >>

Article Article ID: 100886 25-36

Study Behaviour of Prabowo Subianto's Leadership as the President of Indonesia

by Chadziqatun Najilatil Mazda, Ema Nurhayati, Rivaldi Ananda Dwi Putra

612 (Abstract) 456 (Download) PDF

November 2025, DOI: 10.63385/sadr.v1i2.315

Abstract:Based on Article 1, Paragraph 1 of the 1945 Constitution, Indonesia is a unitary state in the form of a Republic. As a republic, Indonesia is led by a president. On March 20, 2024, the Indonesian Election Commission (KPU) officially announced Prabowo Subianto's landslide victory. In carrying out duties as president, leadership characteristics are needed that can influence, direct, and evaluate per... More >>

Article Article ID: 100908 37-48

Oryzias javanicus as a Bioindicator in Southeast Asian Intertidal Waters: Integrating Bibliometric Mapping with Ecotoxicological Evidence

by Chee Kong Yap, Yoshifumi Horie

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November 2025, DOI: 10.63385/sadr.v1i2.342

Abstract:This study assesses the suitability of Oryzias javanicus as a bioindicator for Southeast Asian intertidal waters by combining bibliographic network mapping with laboratory and field ecotoxicology to reveal how mechanistic, reproductive, developmental, and pathology endpoints align with estuarine research in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. The objectives were to map the structure and evolution o... More >>

Article Article ID: 100958 49-63

From Colony to Nation: The Growth of Science and Biology Education in Singapore (1959–1978)

by Vanessa Vinodhen

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November 2025, DOI: 10.63385/sadr.v1i2.397

Abstract:This research presents a comprehensive historical analysis of Singapore's educational transformation from 1959 to 1978, focusing on the development of science and biology education during that time. The intricate relationships between post-colonial nation-building, economic imperatives, and educational reform are examined. Through a multi-theoretical lens incorporating institutional theory, post-c... More >>

Article Article ID: 100962 64–74

From Spirituality to Social Empowerment: The Role of Islamic Dakwah and Sufism in Contemporary Community Development in Southeast Asia

by Badrah Uyuni, Mohammad Adnan, Muhibudin

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November 2025, DOI: 10.63385/sadr.v1i2.402

Abstract:This conceptual study develops the Spiritual-Social Dakwah (SSD) Framework, a normative-analytical paradigm that reorients Islamic dakwah and community development in contemporary Southeast Asia. Employing a qualitative-conceptual design grounded in interpretive analysis of classical Islamic scholarship and a thematic review of recent literature, the SSD Framework integratively synthesizes Sufisti... More >>

Article Article ID: 100964 75–88

Institutional Gaps in Protecting Digital and Informal Workers in Vietnam: Implications for Inclusive Development

by Khuyen Hoang Kim, Tung Duong The

705 (Abstract) 259 (Download) PDF

November 2025, DOI: 10.63385/sadr.v1i2.404

Abstract:This article analyzes the adequacy and effectiveness of Vietnam’s institutional framework for protecting workers in the digital economy and the informal sector in the context of digital transformation and inclusive development. Drawing on data from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam in 2025 and the Fairwork Vietnam Ratings 2023, the study highlights the large-scale and heightened vulnerabili... More >>

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