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Asia Pacific Business Review Special issue on 'The Future of Connectivity in Southeast'

31 October 2024

 

Navigate the forefront of Southeast Asia’s evolving landscape with the Asia Pacific Business Review. We’re seeking insightful papers for our special issue on 'The Future of Connectivity in Southeast Asia'. This edition will explore how digital innovations, infrastructural advancements, and strategic collaborations are reshaping economic, social, and geopolitical arenas in the region. Contribute your research on AI, blockchain, or regional trade dynamics to guide key decisions and influence policy-making.

                                                                                                                          Overview
Asia Pacific Business Review seeks papers for a special issue on ‘The Future of Connectivity in Southeast Asia’. The issue will explore digital, infrastructural, economic, social, and geopolitical aspects of connectivity in the region, particularly in light of recent geopolitical shifts.

                                                                                                     Topics for the paper are as follows
Digital Connectivity - Role of digital infrastructure, emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain), and challenges in digital transformation.
Infrastructure Development - Analysis of major projects, financing, policy frameworks, and case studies of successful initiatives.
Economic and Trade Connectivity - Impact of regional trade agreements (e.g., RCEP), trade facilitation, logistics improvements,and digital trade.
Social and Cultural Connectivity - Influence on social cohesion, cultural exchange, educational mobility, and initiatives promoting people-to-people connectivity.
Geopolitical and Security Dimensions - Implications of connectivity projects, regional security challenges, and strategic responses to  geopolitical shifts.
Other relevant topics

                                                                                                                         Guest Editors
Prof.Ruth Banomyong - Centre of Excellence in Connectivity,Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University,Thailand (ruth@tbs.tu.ac.th) Asst.Prof.Thanyaporn Soontornthum - Thammasat Institute of  Area Studies (TIARA),  Thammasat University, Thailand (mtansoo@tu.ac.th)
Prof.Ingyu Oh - Global Fellow, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea; College of Global Engagement,Kansai Gaidai University,Japan(apbreditor@gmail.com)
Prof.Chris Rowley - Kellogg College, Oxford University,Oxford, UK; Bayes School of Business, City, University of London, UK (apbr@city.ac.uk) 

 "Submit your manuscript today and be part of a pivotal discussion at the nexus of technology and commerce. Abstract submission to guest editors email please submit following :
1. Abstract
2. Short bios of all authors
Abstract Deadline 31 October 2024 !!
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