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Feb 24, 2026 Email 1: Subject: Trade Turn and Board of Peace Push in US Southeast Asia Ties Sender: aseanwonk@substack.com Summary: This edition of ASEAN Wonk BulletBrief focuses on recent US engagement with Southeast Asia, emphasizing the launch of the Board of Peace (BoP) in Washington, D.C., attended by leaders

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Feb 23, 2026 I recently came across some interesting economic news from Singapore, where the median household monthly income has surpassed the $12,000 mark for the first time in 2025. This is a notable milestone, reflecting broader income growth in the country. However, whether this income level translates to financial

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Feb 22, 2026 I just heard that the Supreme Court has struck down most of the tariffs imposed during former President Trump’s administration, ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not give the president authority to levy those country-specific tariffs. This decision invalidates tariffs targeting major trading

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