SIIA’s latest media release
Inaugural ASEAN Think Tank Summit Launched to Promote Track II Diplomacy JAKARTA, 11 September 2024 - The inaugural ASEAN Think Tanks Summit (ATTS) convened from 10 to 11 September 2024 in Jakarta, marking a pivotal moment in the region's efforts to address emerging geopolitical and economic...
Payments Poised for Revolution as Digital Economy Soars Singapore, 5 August 2024: Singapore’s payments sector is on the cusp of a major transformation driven by the booming digital economy, according to a new report by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). Launched at the SIIA’s...
16th AAF: Capitalise on new opportunities to spur ASEAN's growth Rebooting ASEAN’s connectivity integral to meet region’s post-pandemic challenges Singapore, 30 July 2024: In the face of a fragmenting global economy, ASEAN needs to urgently forge a more connected future. This includes leveraging opportunities to develop robust...
Risk of transboundary haze low between peak fire danger months of 2024 but continued cooperation in ASEAN needed to ensure clear skies in years ahead: SIIA Singapore, 8 July 2024 – The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) has released its annual Haze Outlook report for 2024,...
Singapore, Thursday, 16 May 2024: Addressing Job Scammers Impersonating SIIA Staff The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) has recently identified an increase in fraudulent activities involving individuals impersonating SIIA staff members and offering employment options to targeted individual. These scammers have employed emails to...
Redefining ASEAN’s Resource Sector for A Green Economy Singapore, Thursday, 9 May 2024: As the global economy pivots towards sustainability and low-carbon practices, the role of ASEAN’s resource sector in shaping the next economy becomes increasingly vital. Experts at the 11th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World...
Media Release Immediate Release Strengthening Japan-Singapore Partnership in the Regional Architecture: 17th Japan-Singapore Symposium Delegates underscore pathways for enhanced cooperation between Japan and Singapore Tokyo, 15 March 2024 - Amid a shifting global order and strategic challenges to the multilateral rules-based system, Japan and Singapore reaffirmed their strong ties...
Media Release For Immediate Release Digital-green tech must be leveraged in ASEAN to move the needle in sustainability Singapore, Wednesday, 15 November 2023 – As the world grapples with the mounting climate crisis, there is an urgency for governments and businesses to transition their business and growth models...
Media Release For Immediate Release Technology and civil discourse for another golden age: Minister Balakrishnan Singapore, Friday, 3 November 2023: The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) concluded its 60th Anniversary events with its 2023 Annual Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton on Wednesday night. In an increasingly complex...
Media Release For Immediate Release Transboundary Haze in 2023: Challenge is Real and Should be Global Concern The severity of haze is largely due to the climate, along with political and economic factors 11 October 2023 – Fires and haze have returned to the region, after three years of...