Like many of its ASEAN neighbours, Thailand will now focus on containing infections to a level its public-health system is able to cope. In the last of the series, we examine Thailand – diving into the handling of the pandemic, what were the key issues...
Myanmar China-ASEAN summit held without a Myanmar representative; ASEAN invites Minister from Myanmar’s civilian government to climate conference (22 Nov - ongoing) Following Myanmar’s absence at the ASEAN summit in October the virtual ASEAN-China summit also began on Monday, 22 November, without a representative from Myanmar. Reportedly,...
How is the private sector engaging with other stakeholders to enable a green recovery from the pandemic? Join us next Monday, 29 November 2021 from 4pm to 6pm SGT with distinguished speakers who will discuss opportunities for the private sector and governments to strengthen climate...
ASEAN and China upgraded their ties to comprehensive strategic partners at the ASEAN-China special summit. In an interview with Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the SIIA, said, “We are seeing now a real growth in the digital economy and sustainability challenges...
By Simon Tay and Sarah Loh For SCMP With government finances stretched, there is an increasing recognition that the region can no longer afford economy-crippling restrictions and must return to trajectories that stimulate growth While the region’s pre-pandemic potential remains, reforms are needed to boost efforts...
Want a quick summary of how Malaysia has been coping with the pandemic? This week we zoom in to Malaysia’s plans to re-open and its political outlook. Follow this set of graphics for insights taken from the SIIA’s “From Crisis to Endemic: Stumbling or Pressing Ahead?”...
The COP26 climate meeting has renewed hope and ambition on climate action, but the work continues. While government involvement is important, climate action cannot advance without robust participation from the private sector. How can the private sector respond to the developments from COP26, and drive the...
Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the SIIA, was invited to speak at a COP26 side event held by Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), UK Research and Innovation Global Challenges Research Fund Trade, Development, the Environment Hub...
Media Note on Post COP26 We need to do more collectively on climate: Associate Professor Simon Tay Singapore, Day, 18 November 2021: “COP26 emphasises that we need to do more collectively on climate. Each country should decarbonise domestically, but should also capitalise on its unique strengths and work...
By Simon Tay and Sarah Loh For Jakarta Post At the Group of 20 Summit, Indonesia as the next chairperson announced “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” as the theme for 2022. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo stressed that fair and equitable vaccine distribution and stronger health systems are crucial...