From Singapore’s firm stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to fence-sitting by states such as Vietnam and Laos, and tepid endorsement by the junta ruling Myanmar, the South-east Asian reaction to the events unfolding in Europe has been a varied one.
In this long discussion, Dr Ian Storey and Dr William Choong of the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute say the war will lead to rising energy, food and commodity prices which could hinder South-east Asia’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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