Vietnam was touted as one of the few countries that successfully contained COVID-19 infections. The country avoided strict lockdown measures and its economy recorded a growth of 2.91 per cent in 2020. However, the country is currently experiencing its most severe outbreak of COVID-19. The national...
The 8th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SDSWR) is happening tomorrow, 25 May 2021, where we will uncover how the agribusiness and #forestry sectors can turn risk into opportunity. In the second panel, “Sustainability Demands – Bridging Consumers and Producers”, we will examine the role...
New mutant variants of the COVID-19 virus and limited supply of vaccines threaten ASEAN’s race to vaccinate its population. Here’s an update on the number of cases and rate of vaccination in key ASEAN economies. ...
With the pressing need for economies to decarbonise, nature-based solutions have emerged as a key strategy to future-proof ASEAN countries against environmental, social and economic challenges. At the 8th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SDSWR) happening next Tuesday, 25 May 2021, the panel, Nurturing...
The pandemic has accelerated the trend of de-globalisation, led to the closure of borders and brought international tourism to a halt. However, as a regional hub, it is essential Singapore remains connected to the ASEAN region, both in terms of trade and people-to-people connections. "Singapore...
Happening on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, the 8th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SDSWR) will feature a Ministerial Panel with Ms. Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Republic of Singapore and Mr. Suharso Monoarfa, Minister for National Development Planning, Republic of Indonesia. Titled...
On 24 April 2021, ASEAN leaders held a special summit on the political crisis in Myanmar with the attendance of General Min Aung Hlaing. A five-point consensus was produced, indicating a step forward to resolve Myanmar’s political crisis. The SIIA held its fourth corporate briefing...
The SIIA held a closed-door dialogue on Wednesday, 5 May 2021, with the co-chairs of the Emerging Stronger Taskforce (EST), Mr. Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, and Mr. Tan Chong Meng, Group CEO, PSA International, as well as its...
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...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity for a green reset of the economy. For Southeast Asia, the protection, management, and restoration of the region's highly biodiverse natural ecosystems is key to decarbonisation as well as to economic development. Happening on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, the...