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SCMP: In a US-China world, ASEAN must do more than avoid choosing sides

Writing in the South China Morning Post, SIIA Chairman Simon Tay says ASEAN must go beyond simply avoiding a choice between the United States and China and instead create more…

The Business Times: What role can Japan play in Asean’s future?

Writing in The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Simon Tay argues that ASEAN is increasingly operating in a “minus-two” world, with neither the US nor China able to provide an uncontested…

The Business Times: ASEAN must repair its fraying bargain with the young

In a commentary for The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Mr Simon Tay examines growing unease among ASEAN’s youth and its implications for the region’s economic future. Despite continued economic growth,…

The Business Times: Can capital trust Myanmar again?

Myanmar was once embraced as Asia’s last frontier market, but the military coup and continuing conflict have fundamentally changed the risks facing investors. In a commentary for The Business Times,…

Beyond Energy: Asia’s Economic Vulnerabilities to the Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz have shown how geopolitical tensions can reverberate beyond energy markets into transport, manufacturing, food supply chains and the wider economy. With peace…

US Tariff Turbulence: Legal Uncertainty in Washington and What It Means for ASEAN Business

After a turbulent year of raised and lowered tariffs, what lies ahead for US trade policy and what does this mean for ASEAN businesses?  To examine these questions, on 22 June 2026, the SIIA held…

US-Israel-Iran: Implications for Geopolitics, International Law, and the Global Economy

What lies ahead for the conflict in the Middle East? How is this affecting Southeast Asia? To answer these questions, the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) held a talk…

Beyond the Storms — Climate Adaptation and Resilience in ASEAN Agriculture  

Severe weather events across Southeast Asia in late 2025 underscored the region’s exposure to climate-related risks. Cyclones and typhoons triggered flooding and landslides across ASEAN, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen resilience and disaster preparedness.    The Singapore…

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