Jesslene Lee and Paul Cheung

FILE PHOTO: Flags flutter during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

Shaping flexible multilateralism for a world in flux

An incremental approach towards cooperation is a critical strategic tool for nations

Talks for Asean’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement, expected to be the world’s first regional digital economy agreement, are slated to conclude by the end of the year.

The lasting impact of FTAs amid global trade shocks

Free trade agreements provide a sense of continuity in a volatile trade environment by establishing clear rules and standards that help to...