04 Dec Post-Elections in Myanmar: Reforms and Opportunities Ahead
The end of Myanmar’s military rule in 2011 brought high expectations from its citizens and the international community. While, Myanmar has not met all expectations, Ms. Thiri Thant Mon, Managing Partner, Pegu Partners, Myanmar, argued that this is part of the democratic process and we...
20 Nov After the US Elections: What now for ASEAN and Asia?
“Mr Biden will not come to the White House with an entirely free pair of hands. He has a divided country and a divided country”, said Mr Bilahari Kausikan, Former Ambassador-at-Large and Chairman of the Middle East Institute, at the SIIA’s webinar, “After the US...
18 Nov Webinar: Post-Elections in Myanmar: Reforms and Opportunities Ahead?
What does this mean for the business community and international investors? What reforms and opportunities lie ahead in the next five years? Find out more from the SIIA’s webinar, “Post-Elections in Myanmar: Reforms and Opportunities Ahead?”, on Thursday, 26 November 2020 from 1030am to 1130am where...
12 Nov The 2020 US Presidential Election’s Impact on International Law and Relations with Asia
Associate Professor Simon Tay spoke at the NUS Centre for International Law webinar, “The Next Four Years: The 2020 US Presidential Election’s Impact on International Law and Relations with Asia”, on Monday, 9 November 2020. Watch his remarks at the webinar on what President-elect Joe...
11 Nov Myanmar’s democracy is in transition, says think tank chairman on elections (CNBC)
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...
09 Nov Webinar: After the US elections: What now for ASEAN and Asia
The US Elections had most of the world on the edge as we waited with bated breath for the results. Now that President-Elect Joe Biden has won the US elections, what does this spell for ASEAN and Asia? Find out at the webinar, “After the US...
05 Nov Biden or Trump, there’s no reset for US-Asia policy (The Business Times)
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...
30 Oct Experts Explain: How the U.S. Elections Will Affect S.E.A and Singapore (Mothership)
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’...
29 Oct Biden looks better than Trump for Asia, but may prove soft on China (Kyodo News)
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 -...
12 Oct Webinar: Sabah Election and its Implications on Malaysian Politics
The SIIA will be holding the webinar, “Sabah Election and its Implications on Malaysian Politics”. Join speakers Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, the SIIA, Datuk Pang Yuk Ming, Deputy Chairman of Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) party, Former Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment...