Advisory services

Strategic counsel for organisations operating in Cambodia and ASEAN

Policy and political-risk insight from a senior fellow, educator and former think-tank director with more than 15 years in the region.

Chheang Vannarith
Dr Chheang VannarithPhD, Asia Pacific Studies

Affiliations and recognition

  • ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National Assembly of Cambodia
  • World Economic Forum
  • The Nippon Foundation
15+

Years across academia, government and international development in Southeast Asia

60+

Research papers and policy analyses on regional politics and economics

5

Books, including a four-volume series on Cambodia and the Asia-Pacific

Why clients call

Policy in the Mekong region moves fast. Decisions need context.

Investors, companies and institutions use this advice to understand where policy is heading, who shapes it, and what it means for their plans before they commit capital or reputation.

Advice draws on more than fifteen years of research and policy dialogue across the region, including sustained work on China, Japan, the United States and ASEAN.

Services

How engagements are structured

Every engagement is tailored. These are the most common starting points.

Market-entry and political-risk advisory

Assessment of the policy landscape, regulatory direction and political risk for organisations entering or expanding in Cambodia and ASEAN.

For
Investors, corporates, family offices
Format
Project or monthly retainer

Geopolitical briefings

Written and live briefings on Cambodia, the Mekong subregion, Cambodia–Thailand relations and the role of the major powers in Southeast Asia.

For
Leadership teams, boards, analysts
Format
Monthly or quarterly

Keynotes and moderation

Keynote addresses, panels and moderated dialogues on ASEAN, regional geopolitics, governance and development.

For
Conferences, forums, corporate events
Format
In person or virtual

Leadership development and executive workshops

Programmes on public policy, leadership, innovation and organisational development, built around participants' own decisions.

For
Companies, universities, public agencies
Format
Half-day to multi-day
Working together

From first call to clear advice

A simple process, with confidentiality and conflict checks built in from the start.

1

Initial conversation

A confidential 30-minute call to understand your organisation, your question and your timeline.

2

Scope and proposal

A short written proposal covering objectives, deliverables, timing and fees, following a conflict-of-interest check.

3

Analysis and advice

Briefings, reports or sessions delivered to your team, with follow-up as your situation develops.

Enquiries

Request a consultation

Share a little about your organisation and what you need. Enquiries are answered within two working days.

All engagements are reviewed for conflicts of interest with public and academic roles. Enquiries are treated in confidence.

Your details are used only to reply to your enquiry.