In the aftermath of Brexit and amid a series of other crises that the EU is facing, it is easy to forget that the European bloc remains one of ASEAN’s largest trading blocs, but it is imperative for the Asian economic coalition to continue its...
In 1972, Singapore’s then-Minister of Foreign Affairs S.Rajaratnam argued that Singapore should become a Global City. In the years since, Singapore has arguably achieved this vision. But if Singapore is a Global City, are its people now Global Citizens? We held an evening dialogue on the...
Catch highlights from the SIIA's 9th ASEAN and Asia Forum in this programme by Channel NewsAsia, which originally aired on 30 September 2016. The 9th AAF took place on 22 August 2016, bringing together senior government officials, renowned academics and private sector leaders to discuss...
The United States will soon select its next leader. But how do Asians perceive the Presidential race, and what can we expect from US policy in the coming years? Last month, the SIIA hosted an evening talk on the US election. We spoke with one of...
SIIA’s “Haze Tracker” and WRI’s “Global Forest Watch Fires” are important tools that help bridge knowledge gaps and ensure greater clarity in fight against haze Singapore, 29 September 2016 – The transboundary haze problem that has haunted the skies of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, has...
In July, the SIIA hosted an evening talk on Russia's foreign policy moves and the implications for Asia, featuring views from Professor Steven Rosefielde, Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and a member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. In this interview...
Experts from the finance sector will discuss how they drive progress in sustainable finance in their respective roles and their predictions for the near future. This panel discussion was recorded at the 3rd Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources 2015, held at the Grand Ballroom...
Smallholders in ASEAN’s plantation sector are often seen as lacking capacity and, at times, motivation for embracing sustainable practices. Yet they are a vital part of the supply chain, accounting for as much as 40 percent of global output in some sectors. This panel will...
From regulators to financiers, producers, traders, buyers and end-consumers, every actor has a crucial part to play in greening the palm oil supply chain. This panel discussion was recorded at the 3rd Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources 2015, held at the Grand Ballroom of the...
This panel discussion was recorded at the 3rd Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources 2015, held at the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore on 15 April 2016. The Dialogue was organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). Indonesia recognizes the importance of...