Irasec (Institut de recherche sur l'Asie du Sud-Est contemporaine)

08/05/2026

🌿🐃 When Humans Learn from Animals!
Did you know that the Lua’ communities in northern Thailand share a deep knowledge of plants with water buffalos? In their article "Learning from animals? shared plant use between Lua herders and water buffalo in Northern Thailand", Nicolas Lainé (IRASEC) and 3 co-authors explore this fascinating symbiosis between humans and animals.

👉 Read the article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13002-026-00875-8


💬 What lessons do you draw from nature? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🌱

Background How do animal feeding behaviors influence the development of local human and animal pharmacopeias? This question is explored through the study of herders’ knowledge of medicinal plants and their care practices for domestic animals, informed by observations of animals. This study aims to...

30/04/2026

🌏 Découvrez « Sudestasia #07 », le dernier numéro de la lettre d’information de l'Institut de recherche sur l'Asie du Sud-Est contemporaine (IRASEC) !
🌏 Discover “Sudestasia #07”, the last issue of the Institute for Research on Contemporary Southeast Asia (IRASEC) newsletter!

* Nouvelle publication : « Voices from Boten. Risques sexuels et jugement social dans et autour d’une zone économique spéciale au Laos »
* Newly released: “Voices from Boten. Sexual risk and social judgement in and around a special economic zone in Laos”

* Article : « Le Timor-Leste et ses partenaires doivent redoubler d’efforts face à l’intérêt croissant de la Chine pour les eaux timoraises »
* Article: “Timor-Leste and its partners need to step up as Chinese interest in Timorese waters increases”

* Débat : « Interopérabilité : faire fonctionner les nouvelles monnaies numériques »
* Debate: “Interoperability—Making New Digital Money Work”

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22/04/2026

Voices from Boten

An IRASEC Discussion Paper written by Souvanxay PHETCHANPHENG et Pascale HANCART PETITET.

https://www.irasec.com/Voices-from-Boten-3936

The urban migration of young people in Laos is often driven by the dual motivations of escaping poverty and seeking a different way of life. Previous research has demonstrated that rural-urban migration brings with it a mix of economic opportunities and heightened sexual risks. However, less attention has been given to sedentary populations residing in areas with significant migratory activity. While migration is often viewed in terms of economic opportunities, it also brings vulnerabilities, particularly in regions of rapid development like Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

17/04/2026

🌏 Découvrez « Sudestasia #06 », le dernier numéro de la lettre d’information de l'Institut de recherche sur l'Asie du Sud-Est contemporaine (IRASEC) !
🌏 Discover “Sudestasia #06”, the last issue of the Institute for Research on Contemporary Southeast Asia (IRASEC) newsletter!

* Conférence à l’UIII : « Transformer l’éducation pour les générations futures : promouvoir la justice mondiale et l’innovation»
* Conference at UIII : “Transforming Education for Future Generations : Advancing Global Justice & Innovation”

* Lancement de L’Asie du Sud-Est 2026. Bilan, enjeux et perspectives à Bangkok
* Launch of the book L’Asie du Sud-Est 2026. Bilan, enjeux et perspectives in Bangkok

* Conférence de la SSSH : « Mobilisations émotionnelles en faveur des victimes de l’agent orange et de ses conséquences »
* Conference of the SSSH : “Affective mobilizations for the victims of agent orange and its aftermath”

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https://irasecs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/sudestasia-06

09/04/2026

Dear SSSH members and friends,
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We are delighted to invite you to the 2nd event of the SSSH Spring 2026 Session.
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On Friday, 17 April 2026, at 5:00 PM (Vietnam time - UTC+7), we will have the pleasure of welcoming Marvin Freyne (PhD candidate in Anthropology, Université Paris Cité) for a presentation entitled: “Affective Mobilizations Against Agent Orange Aftermaths”
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📅 Date: Friday, 17 April 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (Vietnam time - UTC+7)
🎙 Speaker: Marvin Freyne (PhD candidate in Anthropology, Université Paris Cité)
📌 Topic: “Affective Mobilizations Against Agent Orange Aftermaths”
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Please find the abstract attached for further details.
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Important Information

🔹 This presentation will be held both online and in person at the FRENCH CONSULATE IN HCMC (6 Lê Duan, Saigon Ward).

🔹 If you wish to attend in person or invite external guests, please complete the following registration form: https://forms.gle/huLwH3iNQLxk8eK57

🔹 As SSSH members, you will receive the Zoom link by email at least 48 hours before the event. A warm welcome to our new members joining the mailing list!
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Our presentations typically last around 30 minutes, followed by a dynamic Q&A session. We encourage you to ask questions and engage with the speaker - after all, sharing and discussion are at the heart of our community.
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We look forward to seeing many of you next Friday!
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Best regards,

The SSSH Admin Board

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08/04/2026

BRICS et économies émergentes

La prochaine séance du séminaire BRICS aura lieu mercredi 8 avril 2026, à 18h, à la Maison de la Recherche de l’Inalco (2, rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, métro Saint-Germain des Près), salle Borel (et en ligne).

Elle recevra : Muriel Périsse (Université d’Artois, LEM) et Clément Séhier (IMT Nord Europe, CLERSE) avec la collaboration de Aymeric Mariette (UPCité).

Sur le thème : La reconfiguration des réseaux de production Chine-ASEAN au prisme des relations de travail

Plus d'information : https://brics.hypotheses.org/

08/04/2026

📊 Report Launch of Structural Precariousness: Migrant Construction Workers in Bangkok Met Region

📅 April 29, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 SEA Junction, Room 407–8, 4th Floor, BACC

Join this report launch presenting findings from a year-long collaborative study on recruitment and employment practices of migrant workers in Bangkok’s construction sector.

The research highlights the structural nature of precarious labour conditions and their implications for labour protection, migration governance, and urban development.

The session will include presentations followed by a Q&A discussion.
The event will be conducted in English and livestreamed via SEA Junction and IPSR pages.

30/03/2026

🌏 Découvrez « Sudestasia #05 », la dernière newsletter de l'Institut de recherche sur l'Asie du Sud-Est contemporaine (IRASEC) !

* Lancement de L’Asie du Sud-Est 2026. Bilan, enjeux et perspectives à Bangkok

* Lauréates des bourses postdoctorales ATLAS

* « Seroprevalence and preventive practices of dengue and chikungunya among school children in Bangkok »

* Jérémy Jammes participera à la conférence « Transforming Education for Future Generations : Advancing Global Justice & Innovation » en avril 2026 à Jakarta.

Lisez la newsletter complète ici : https://irasecs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/sudestasia-05

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30/03/2026

Jérémy Jammes participera à la conférence « Transforming Education for Future Generations : Advancing Global Justice & Innovation » avec un discours d’ouverture intitulé « Making Ideas Transformative : Reimagining Knowledge, Dialogue, and Educational Futures », en présence du ministre indonésien de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Science et de la Technologie.

The 5th Faculty of Education Annual Conference 2026 is getting closer. This year's conference raises the theme “Transforming Education for Future Generations: Advancing Global Justice and Innovation.”

Keynote Speakers:
* Prof. Brian Yuliarto, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D. (Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology)
* Claire-Marie Hefner, PhD (Union College, United States of America)
* Dr. Farah Akbar (University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
* Prof. Dr. Jérémy Jammes (Research Institute on Contemporary Southeast Asia, Thailand)

The two-day conference will be held on Wednesday-Thursday, April 1-2, 2026. Mark your calendar and don't forget to join the conference!

🌐 Registration link as participants: https://s.uiii.id/ConferenceFoE2026
📍 Venue: Lecture Hall, Rectorate Building Ulll (6th Floor)

Live streaming will be available on UIII official Youtube channel.

24/03/2026

Publication of an article co-authored by Éric Daudé and Alexandre Cebeillac in partnership with Chulalongkorn University and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), based on surveys of the seroprevalence of dengue and chikungunya infections among children aged 10 to 15 in Bangkok.

Thitiya Yakasaem, Thidarat Jupimai, Nattapong Jitrungruengnij, Napaporn Chantasrisawad, Ekasit Kowitdamrong, Padet Siriyasatien, Sunthorn Sunthornchart, Nattinee Isarankura Na Ayudaya, Paveena Angkhananukit, Pitsamai Ruansil, Kanchana Nakhapakorn, Eric Daudé, Alexandre Cebeillac, Richard Paul, Thanyawee Puthanakit, Watsamon Jantarabenjakul (2026) Seroprevalence and preventive practices of dengue and chikungunya among school children in Bangkok: Gaps in prevention and vaccination strategies. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 20(3): e0013026.

Author summary Mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue and chikungunya, are significant health problems in Southeast Asia. In our study, we evaluate the seroprevalence of these diseases using rapid blood tests in school-based settings among children in Bangkok. The seroprevalence data highlight th...

18/03/2026

Aguman Ning Belwan 2026 - 25 March 2026
2nd International Multidisciplinary Research Conference
Tarlac State University (Philippines), hybrid format

As part of the Aguman Ning Belwan 2026 conference, Gabriel Facal will present a plenary talk entitled “Agroecology in Southeast Asia : Harnessing Interdisciplinarity to Study a Strong Driver of Sustainability”.

https://aguman.tsu.edu.ph/