21 Mar Ukraine and Implications for Asia
As the situation in Ukraine intensifies, the SIIA held a webinar on the impacts it will have on Asia. At the “Ukraine and Implications for Asia” webinar, Mr. Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman, Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore and Mr. Manu Bhasksran, Founding Director and...
26 Jul SIIA-NYC Webinar: Singapore Free Trade Agreements- Yay or Nay
The benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs) have come into question in recent months as anti-globalisation and protectionism sentiments is on the rise. On 24 July 2021, the SIIA, in partnership with the National Youth Council Singapore (NYC), organised the webinar, ”Singapore Free Trade Agreements-...
27 Sep The Implications of China’s Economic Slowdown
China’s economy is continuing to slow, with growth dropping to 6.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2019, the lowest in 27 years. We held a talk on 24 September 2019 with Dr Chen Gang, Assistant Director and Senior Research Fellow of the East Asian...
23 Aug Staying Competitive: Singapore’s Economy in a Turbulent World
In the Chinese portion of his National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that the Singapore economy is slowing due to weaker global demand and the US-China trade war. The SIIA held an evening talk on Monday 19 August, the day after...
05 Aug Commentary: China’s naval expansionism is natural path for emerging global power
By Nicholas Fang & Aaron Choo For Nikkei Asian Review China's potential military expansion through bases in Southeast Asia has made headlines in recent weeks. A media report that Beijing might be leasing part of Cambodia's well-situated Ream naval base prompted Prime Minister Hun Sen to denounce...
16 Nov Charting the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Relationship – Key Takeaways from the 11th AANZ Dialogue
While much attention has been paid to ASEAN’s relations with the US and China, its engagement of Australia and New Zealand is equally important. Exploring why and how the three parties are engaging each other was the topic of the 11th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue,...
14 Sep The EU and ASEAN in Uncertain Times: Multilateralism, Tensions, and Trade
The European Union is currently facing a wide range of challenges, including a difficult relationship with the United States, Brexit, tensions with Russia, and a migrant crisis linked to instability in the Middle East. Is multilateralism dead, or are there ways to strengthen international cooperation?...
13 Sep The EU and ASEAN in Uncertain Times: Farewell to Multilateralism?
Farewell to Multilateralism? Building a Strong Europe for a Strong World Order By Mr. Andreas Michaelis, State Secretary, Federal Foreign Office, Federal Republic of Germany For SIIA Seminar - "The EU and ASEAN in Uncertain Times: Integration, Tensions, and Trade" Anrede, I am grateful to the Singapore Institute of International Affairs...
27 Jul Moon’s Singapore Visit Shifts Strategic Weight to ASEAN
On 11 July 2018, South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Singapore for a three-day state visit, the first by a South Korean president in fifteen years. Following the historic summit between the United States and North Korea a month ago, Mr. Moon’s visit to...
11 May US-China: Trade War or Trade Skirmish?
The US and China are currently engaged in trade negotiations, but can a deal be struck before the first round of tariffs take effect? On 10 May 2018, we held an evening talk with Amb. Michael W. Michalak, Former US Ambassador to Vietnam and Senior...