The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be the greatest catalyst for digital transformation. What does this mean for youths and how can they prepare themselves for a digital future? These questions were addressed in the “COVID-19 and Digitalisation” webinar hosted by the SIIA, in partnership...
As the ruling NLD party in Myanmar claims a resounding victory in the country’s second election, Myanmar faces much scrutiny internationally due to its democratic process and human rights violation. In an interview with CNBC, Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the SIIA, said democracy...
"We are at a significant juncture where we have the opportunity to put sustainability at the core of our recovery plans and policies, and change the way we produce and consume," said Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment. This point was made...
There is unlikely to be big shifts for American foreign policy in Asia regardless of who the next US President is. In an interview with the Business Times, Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the SIIA, said, "Many US companies use Singapore as a preferred...
As Americans take to the polls on 3 November 2020, how will this affect Singapore and ASEAN? Jessica Wa’u, Assistant Director (ASEAN), spoke to Mothership on what an election victory by Donald Trump or Joe Biden would mean for the US-China relationship and the US’...
All eyes are on the upcoming US elections and what it means for us here in Asia. But one thing is for certain, Washington's tough stance toward Beijing is likely to continue. "No one thinks the US - whether under Mr. Trump or Mr. Biden -...
Speaking at the “Infrastructure of the Future: Financing Sustainable Growth in ASEAN”, a webinar that is organised as part of Temasek’s Ecosperity Conversations, the SIIA Chairman, Associate Professor Simon Tay said that it was "critical" for green finance to fill infrastructure investment gaps in ASEAN,...
Yoshihide Suga was elected as Japan’s 99th prime minister, following the resignation of Shinzo Abe, who served as the country’s longest-serving prime minister. Mr. Suga’s leadership represents a continuity for the region according to Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International...
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement is expected to be signed by the end of the year. The current 15 partners are leaving the door open for India to join in the future, after India walked away from the agreement last year. In...
Myanmar is allowing companies to challenge a bid from China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) for the New Yangon City Project as a way to demonstrate transparency and balance relations with the US and China. This comes after the US Department of Commerce blacklisted an additional...