Southeast Asia Research Group

2️⃣ weeks until the SEAREG community meets at Mahidol University in Bangkok!

Will you be at the SEAREG Summer Conference?

Registration closes 🔜 https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/seareg-conference-registration/

Have you made plans to join the SEAREG community in Bangkok July 7-9? There's still time to register for our Summer Conference!

Details: https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/engagement/seareg/2025-summer-seareg-conference/

Meet our Summer Conference keynote speakers:

•State of the Field - Brenda Yeoh Saw Ai FBA, Raffles Professor of Social Sciences in the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore and Research Leader of the Asian Migration Cluster at the Asia Research Institute, NUS

•State of the Region - Danny Quah, Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics and Dean at the National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Join us July 7-9 at Mahidol University➡️ https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/engagement/seareg/2025-summer-seareg-conference/

We're now accepting panel proposals and individual paper submissions for Thematic Sessions during our 2025 Summer Conference, hosted by Mahidol University July 7-9.

Thematic Sessions provide more established (at least 3 years post-PhD) scholars of Southeast Asia the opportunity to present their research and gain valuable feedback from the SEAREG community.

Submissions are due June 16. However, proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so the earlier you submit, the sooner you may receive a decision.

Form: https://forms.gle/eqR5hNRGkGuWSGYJ9
More info: https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/seareg-thematic-sessions/

The release of the 2024 Viet Nam Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) report marks the 20th anniversary of the index, an initiative designed to capture the business community’s voice regarding the quality of economic governance and the investment environment in Viet Nam.

This year’s report, produced by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), is based on feedback from nearly 11,000 domestic and foreign enterprises.

According to VCCI chairman and president Pham Tan Cong: “Businesses continue to demonstrate a level of confidence in local authorities, particularly in the dimensions information transparency, labor quality, and online administrative procedure reforms. However, the report also highlights several persistent challenges that warrant attention, such as land access remaining a major obstacle, high compliance costs, and signs of declining dynamism among local governments in certain areas.”

The report was prepared under the guidance of Edmund Malesky, professor of political economy, director of the Duke Center for International Development, and PCI research director, who was responsible for the development of the research methodology and the presentation of the analytical findings.

Access the : https://pcivietnam.vn/en/publications/2024-pci-full-report-ct234

Missed the official launch of the 2024 PAPI: Đo lường hiệu quả quản trị cấp tỉnh ở Việt Nam report?

Watch it at https://youtube.com/watch?v=cH4312MJDNc

The launch included presentations by SEAREG executive council members and PAPI research team members Paul Schuler and Edmund Malesky.

🔻 OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE 2024 PAPI REPORT Welcome to the Official Launch of the 2024 PAPI Report!!!📺 Livestream:- Vietnamese: https://www.facebook.com/undpvietnam/videos- Livestream link in English:...

Congratulations to our newest cohort of SEAREG Fellows!

• Yilin Su, University College London (UCL)
• Rune Wriedt Larsen, The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE
• Attawat Assavanadda, The University of Hong Kong

They will present their unpublished papers at our Summer Conference hosted by Mahidol University.

Interested in attending our 2025 Summer Conference at Mahidol University? Apply for a travel grant (up to 710 USD each)!

Preference will be given to PhD students and early scholars but all are welcome to apply.

Application deadline: April 18

➡️ https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/seareg-conference-travel-grant/

Congratulations to the 2025 SEAREG Pre-Dissertation Fellowship Awardees!

• Khanh Linh Le, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
• Uriel Galace, Sanford School of Public Policy
• Patrick Peralta, University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
• Hieu Nguyen, Duke University Graduate School
• Yunizar Adiputera, UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

"As a SEAREG Fellow, I had the opportunity to present my working paper and receive valuable feedback from a group of experts, who not only specialize in the theoretical focus and methodology of my paper but, more importantly, possess deep expertise in Southeast Asia. Additionally, I get to become part of a supportive community that includes leading scholars and practitioners with shared interests in Southeast Asia. This network not only fosters intellectual exchange but also opens doors to new research opportunities.”

-Songkhun Nillasithanukroh, 2023 SEAREG Fellow, Assistant Professor at the Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas

Learn about the SEAREG Fellows program: https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/seareg-fellows/

Do you know an advanced PhD student or newly minted PhD in the social sciences who displays unusual promise as a scholar of Southeast Asia?

Nominate them to be a SEAREG Fellow!

Nominees should either be advanced PhD candidates expected to complete their degree within the year or recent graduates no more than 3 to 4 years post-PhD. Self-nominations are accepted (and encouraged).

This summer's cohort of Fellows will be invited to present their unpublished work at the next SEAREG conference, which will hosted by Mahidol University in Bangkok.

Nominations are due 2025-03-14.

Info and nomination form: https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/seareg-fellows/

Join the Chula-Global Library Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 at Chulalongkorn University!

Calling all international affiliates and non-Thai citizens: library professionals and researchers specializing in information science, archival management, digital preservation, educational technology, or studies on Thailand and Southeast Asia!

Seize this opportunity to advance your career with a dynamic two-month fellowship in Bangkok, supported by a stipend of 200,000 THB (approximately $5,800 USD, subject to exchange rate fluctuations). Engage in collaborative projects or contribute to academic publications at the Office of Academic Resources.
Enhance your expertise and enrich our academic community in the vibrant heart of Bangkok. It’s the perfect place to connect, learn, and grow!

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025
Learn more: https://www.car.chula.ac.th/pdf.php?id=33
Apply: https://forms.gle/7U85T9fi5FaTJMmR9