Missed the SIIA’s first hybrid event, the ASEAN and Asia Focus (AAFocus) 2021 Forum? Here are the key highlights from the event. The AAFocus 2021 was the Institute’s first hybrid event and was held 31 March 2021. Themed, “Partnerships in Economic Recovery and Sustainable Infrastructure”, the...
Media Release For Immediate Release Partnerships with Countries Such As Japan Crucialfor ASEAN for Post-pandemic Recovery Singapore, Wednesday, 31 March 2021 - Partnerships between ASEAN countries and other powers such as Japan are critical for the region’s post-pandemic recovery. This was one of the key observations made...
The pandemic has created another hurdle for ASEAN to meet its infrastructure needs. The sector is also increasingly vulnerable to the long-term effects of climate change such as natural catastrophes. Sustainable infrastructure is therefore imperative in helping contribute to the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable...
Japan has been a key infrastructure player in the ASEAN region. On Wednesday, 28 October 2020, the SIIA held the “Financing Quality Infrastructure in ASEAN” webinar for an in-depth analysis on the Japanese government’s commitment to quality infrastructure in ASEAN and the role of the...
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga spoke about Japan’s support for ASEAN countries’ endeavours to strengthen mutual connectivity within the region in his maiden visit to Vietnam as Prime Minister. This message was reiterated by H.E. Mr. Jun Yamazaki, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore, during the...
ASEAN remains in need of infrastructure investment to drive growth and better connect the region’s markets. This is even more salient as countries seek to recover from the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) and the Asian Bureau...
As part of the Ecosperity Conversations series, the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) partnered with Temasek to organise a webinar, Infrastructure of the Future: Financing Sustainable Growth in ASEAN, on 14 August 2020. Speakers included Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the SIIA, Ms....
Indonesia NasDem Demurs as Jokowi Finalises Selection of His New Cabinet (14-17 Aug) President Joko Widodo “Jokowi” announced on Wednesday, 14 August that he had finalised the selection of his new cabinet. While the full list of ministers would only be announced after the start of his...
The lack of good quality, adequate infrastructure has been a long-standing challenge in Asia and the Pacific. Meeting infrastructure needs in areas such as access to electricity and water is not only critical for economic growth but also to improve the quality of life for...
Indonesia Jokowi Meets Business Leaders to Discuss Leveraging the Trade War (12 June) President Joko Widodo “Jokowi” met with industry leaders to ask for policy suggestions on how to help Indonesia benefit the most from the trade war. Indonesia has already begun to feel the effects of...