... of SME protocols, now so focused on 100 countries. Who can articulate such mobilization programming at the Cabinet level? Why is it challenging for all massive SME sectors within the GCC, OIC, European Union, African Union, Commonwealth, BRICS, and ASEAN to adopt national mobilization of entrepreneurialism? Thanks”
Mobilization-Ready Deployments: Execution-Hungry and Growth Starved
One: Declare a national mandate to uplift the grassroots economy.
Two: Spotlight and categorize high-potential national SMEs.
Three: Cross-sector mobilization with chambers and trade groups.
Four: Bridge million SMEs to "AI Whisperers."
Five: National mobilization of entrepreneurialism to uplift a ...
... nation-building on the global stage, and why it is often forbidden by economic intellectualism.
Overview: The Big Proof: No free economy can become a superpower without the national mobilization of entrepreneurialism. A study of the USA from over a century ... ... practical solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regions such as the GCC, OIC, EU, AU, Commonwealth, BRICS, and ASEAN.
Global Hub: Currently, Expothon is developing an international hub to provide large-scale senior-level guidance to selected ...
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
The following working paper examines the relationship between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It includes a detailed assessment of trade and economic ties between the two associations, identifying the key priorities and interests of EAEU member states in developing trade and economic relations with ASEAN countries. The paper also attempts ...
... the possibility of launching direct air links between the two countries, and Russia reaffirmed its interest in implementing joint projects in the gas sector and peaceful nuclear cooperation. Finally, Anwar Ibrahim invited Vladimir Putin to attend the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025, in Malaysia’s capacity as this year’s chair. In turn, the Russian president extended an invitation to the King of Malaysia to visit Russia at his convenience. Although the prospects for both visits are ...
... Russia-China economic cooperation, one should consider the growing impact of the fourth industrial revolution on the global economy and trade. In years to come advanced robotics and AI are likely to reduce reliance on low-cost labor, encouraging developed ... ... South East Asia region Moscow preferred not to take sides in local territorial disputes and to enhance bilateral relations with ASEAN nations, especially with Vietnam.
Ivan Timofeev:
Eurasian Security Architecture: Five Questions and Five Answers
Since ...
... goal-setting mechanism. Like the entire Southeast Asia, Indonesia has never been a priority region for Russia and will hardly become one anytime soon. Thus, the issues discussed above trace back to Russia’s initial strategic planning. Jakarta and other ASEAN partners play an important but ancillary role in the Russian foreign trade strategy.
First, this refers to the partial diversification of Russian exports in certain product categories, including as a way to reduce the growing dependence of the national economy on other Asian markets, particularly those of China and India.
Second, this function implies an even more targeted substitution of imports that were lost after Western trade routes closed—primarily high-tech goods such as industrial products ...
... security and building a civilizational community. China’s influence in Southeast Asia is indeed
increasing
, especially in the economy and technology. Some local elites perceive China’s growing presence as an expansionist move aimed at reshaping the regional ... ... are not willing to push back against the growth of Chinese influence, especially by force. The prevailing
narrative
is that ASEAN must retain its centrality in regional affairs, as the organization has managed to build a stable collective identity while ...
Working Paper No. 83 / 2024
Working Paper No. 83 / 2024
The following working paper presents the results of foreign economic activity of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) following its establishment. The author carefully analyzes free trade zone agreements (FTZs) as a key tool for developing the Union’s foreign economic relations. Additionally, the author assesses the effectiveness of existing EAEU FTZ agreements with third countries, as well as the outlook for new agreements. This research aims...
... upward trend was characteristic of travel from Russia to other countries in the region as well, and all countries of Southeast Asia were visited by more than 2.5 million Russians in 2019 (see
Table 1
).
Table 1
. Number of Russian tourists traveling in ASEAN countries, 2020–2022 (people)
Country
2019
2020
2021
2022
Brunei Darussalam
No data
175
No data
No data
Cambodia
55,653
21,944
357
14,339
Indonesia
158,943
67,491
8,392
74,143
Laos
12,054
3,144
No data
4,410
Malaysia
79,984
28,694
399
33,003
...
... is too narrow to create a solid fabric of social collaboration between the two nations. Biotechnologies, new energy, digital economy, higher education, transport logistics and tourism are but a partial list of the new opportunities that need to be carefully ... ... east of the Strait of Malacca. As far as this standpoint goes, the central place in the emergent mega-region is assigned to the ASEAN nations rather than the U.S.
Obviously, India will not give up on fostering closer ties with its numerous partners in the ...
