




About Us
Centre for Economic and Sustainable Development (Asia) is an independent think tank, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and operates on studies of economic affairs, sustainable development, public policies, and geopolitical matters in Asia. It was founded in 2022 by revered academician, Dr. S Sathya Moorthy, along with prominent business leader, Datuk Lim Sue Beng, …
Latest Event
NAVIGATING GLOBAL TRADE SHIFTS
"Asia's Responses to US Tariffs Under Trump an Beyond"
- Date: Saturday 5th July, 2025.
- Location: Melaka City, Malaysia.
- Venue: Dusit Princess Hotel, Melaka.
Board & Advisors
Dr S Sathya Moorthy S Subramaniam (Late)
Founder
Adj. Prof. Datuk Lim Sue Beng
Chairman
Dato' Ramesh Kodammal
Principal Advisor
Tan Sri Dato' Sri Ong Tee Keat
Principal Advisor
Dr Rajan Sudesh Ratna
Chief Economic Advisor
Our Newsletters
ASEAN in Focus: Navigating the ripple effects of the U.S. trade tariffs and Asia’s strategic Calculus
Prospects & Challenges: The commitment of Malaysia to drive regional unity, sustainable growth, and inclusive prosperity across the region
Toward An Asian Common Market For Shared Prosperity Protecting The Developing World From The Dictates Of The World Order On Climate Change And Other Environmental Concerns.


