23 Nov PM Lee calls on ASEAN, China to enhance agreements on free trade, air transport (CNA)
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...
23 Nov Covid-19: ready or not, Asean nations must reopen, reconnect and reform
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...
19 Nov How Malaysia has been coping with the pandemic?
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?”...
19 Nov Greening after Glasgow – How should the Private Sector Respond? (Keynote Speaker)
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...
18 Nov Sustainable Trade and Peatland Management for Emissions Reduction and Community Livelihoods
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...
18 Nov We need to do more collectively on climate: Associate Professor Simon Tay
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...
17 Nov Indonesia, ASEAN should move ahead in tandem
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...
16 Nov If ASEAN cannot pull Myanmar in line, how can it progress?
With Myanmar’s commander-in-chief disallowed from attending the recent ASEAN summit held on 26 to 28 October 2021 and Myanmar’s subsequent decision to refuse sending any representatives, what does it mean for the region and what can we expect? Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the...
15 Nov 3rd ASEAN-ROK Think Tank Strategic Dialogue
South Korea’s New Southern Policy was introduced by President Moon Ja-in in 2017 to deepen the country’s relations with ASEAN and India. As President Moon’s term comes to an end in 2022, questions are abound on the NSP’s relevance. Ms. Lee Chen Chen, Associate Director...
15 Nov Vietnam’s journey From Crisis to Endemic: Stumbling or Pressing Ahead?” report
How is Vietnam coping with the pandemic? Follow this set of graphics for insights taken from the SIIA’s “From Crisis to Endemic: Stumbling or Pressing Ahead?” report. ...