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SOVINDA PO<\/a> | <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Philippines joins the RCEP <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Philippine Senate ratified<\/a> the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement on 21 February 2023, making it the last country in ASEAN<\/a> to participate in the world\u2019s largest free trade agreement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the process, 20 senators voted in favour<\/a>, one abstained<\/a>, two didn\u2019t cast<\/a> their votes, and one senator voted against<\/a> the decision. By joining the trade agreement, the Philippines would<\/a> have access to cheaper production costs, more competitive  trade, support the existing free trade agreements, and improve physical infrastructure such as roads. The agreement will also drive the country\u2019s integration of industrial chains and will be an important tool<\/a> for economic recovery in the Asia-Pacific.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Philippines Senate President believed that the agreement promised<\/a> the Philippines more jobs and cheaper<\/a> commodities. The National Economic and Development Authority of the Philippines also  believes  that participation in the RCEP can boost<\/a> the country\u2019s growth and investment, putting it on par with other RCEP-participating countries and the world\u2019s largest economies. However, some also warned about the impact on farmers and entrepreneurs<\/a> who can be affected by joining the RCEP, while others who supported the agreement also opted for the post-pandemic economic recovery<\/a> as the current priority for the Philippines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ratification of the RCEP of the Philippines concluded<\/a> all ASEAN members\u2019 participation in the agreement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current situation on the Thai Election Campaign<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The dissolution of the Thai Parliament<\/a> by Prime Minister Prayuth, in late February, resulted in an election that will be held in May 2023<\/a>. Although many existing<\/a> parties were in favour of the election, two parties emerged as the most prominent \u2013 the Pheu Thai Party and the United Thai Nation Party \u2013 both of whom have begun making promises<\/a> to the Thai voters.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pheu Thai Party, the main opposition party led by Cholnan Srikaew, is targeting and attracting farmers with their promise to triple<\/a> the farmers\u2019 income through new technology and creating more<\/a> market opportunities in agriculture. With their \u201cThink Big, Can Do for Every Thai\u201d policy, the party also promised to implement debt relief measures for farmers while also pledging to improve the nation\u2019s health<\/a> care program. Furthermore, the party nominated<\/a> Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the former ousted  Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as the party\u2019s candidate for their leader. Interestingly, Thaksin Shinawatra arrived<\/a> in Hong Kong to keep a closer eye on the election campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current Prime Minister, Prayuth Chan-Ocha, is a member<\/a> the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party and will remain the party\u2019s top nominee for leader. Prayuth promised to create a fund to shore up crop prices if he won the vote while also pledging to further develop, modernise, and digitalise<\/a> the public services for Thais. Newly established businesses and industries will be supported<\/a> by the government with the aim of earning more revenue to fund the public welfare system, while the party also promised<\/a> further infrastructure development.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During an election campaign, the UTN party\u2019s deputy leader mentioned<\/a> a quote from King Rama IX, stating that the Thai people should elect good people to run the government. Mention of the monarchy is prohibited by the Election Commission\u2019s (EC) rules. The deputy leader realised his mistake and noted that the party could face dissolution if a complaint was issued to the EC even though the possibility of dissolution remains a question. Others urged for a peaceful<\/a> and liberal election without any interference from the elites. Some even encouraged Thaksin not to pursue<\/a> the idea of a homecoming during the election campaign as it could disrupt the rising<\/a> Pheu Thai Party and give the UTN more leverage to gain more votes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Thai election is expected to be held in early May 2023 and all eyes are on the polls and the progress of the election for the results ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnam\u2019s Parliament elected its new President <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Following the abrupt resignation of the Vietnamese President in January, the Vietnam National Assembly elected<\/a> Vo Van Thuong as the country\u2019s new president, on 2 March 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 98.38 per cent of the vote<\/a>, Vietnam\u2019s legislature found its new President<\/a> \u2013 Vo Van Thuong \u2013 who is regarded as the youngest<\/a> member of the country\u2019s Politburo and the closest<\/a> person to the country\u2019s most powerful party member – Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong. Moreover, he is also well-known for his corruption crackdown<\/a> leading to many officials being investigated and forced to quit\u2014including<\/a> the former President and his two deputy prime ministers. He also currently holds a position<\/a> in the Central Committee and is one of the most trusted<\/a> allies of the Secretary General. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thuong pledged<\/a> to be loyal to the people, the constitution, and his country. Many believed that the selection of Thuong is an effort<\/a> to choose a new leader and to keep<\/a> the party united after the previous President\u2019s resignation. Others believe there will be no major changes<\/a> in Vietnam\u2019s approach to foreign policy but the fight against corruption<\/a> would most likely continue under Thuong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The selection signaled stability<\/a> in Vietnamese politics even though it is not quite clear how the political situation in Vietnam will evolve after his selection.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cambodia’s opposition leader sentenced to 27 years under house arrest<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cambodia\u2019s leading opposition leader \u2013 Kem Sokha \u2013 was sentenced<\/a> to 27 years of house arrest<\/a> by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on 3 March 2023.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2017, he has been accused of secretly cooperating<\/a> with the United States to oust<\/a> the current Prime Minister Hun Sen who has ruled Cambodia for almost four decades. Despite his denial of all the charges against him<\/a>, the verdict bans the opposition leader from voting and running<\/a> as a political figure in the upcoming election that will be held in July<\/a>. Mr. Kem Sokha has one month to appeal<\/a> his jail sentence.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The US Ambassador to Cambodia called the trial and sentence unjust<\/a> while human rights groups condemned the verdict<\/a> viewing it as an attempt<\/a> from the ruling party to weaken the opposition and squash any hopes of having a genuine general election in July. The Cambodia Center for Human Rights believed the country\u2019s judiciary is under the state\u2019s<\/a> control while Mr. Sokha\u2019s lawyer saw this as an injustice<\/a>. Although some viewed this move as a victory for authoritarian politics and weakened<\/a> democracy, many supporters did not accept the result, while others strongly supported<\/a> the verdict regardless.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The jail sentence has removed a major player from competing in the upcoming Cambodian general election and the focus is now on whether the election can be considered to be free and fair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sovinda<\/strong> Po<\/strong> is a Research Assistant at the Griffith Asia Institute<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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