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...
Initiated by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), the second edition of the ASEAN Capital Market Conference 2018 was hosted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on 11 October 2018 (Thursday). It brings together senior capital market regulators and key industry leaders to develop...
The National League for Democracy government has ushered in a new Myanmar defined by strong growth fundamentals and a renewed commitment to openness. However, recent spikes in ethnic tensions and the lack of a clear economic policy has created a climate of financial uncertainty, and...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is often lauded as the new growth frontier blessed with a growing young working population and massive economic opportunities. As the regional bloc moves towards economic integration, better infrastructure and connectivity is needed to facilitate greater movement of...
SIIA Chairman Simon Tay spoke at the Sustainable Forum 2018 on 23 July 2018 in Bangkok, organised by the Bank of Thailand. Prof Tay appeared on a panel on "Financing while Preserving Environment", commenting on Singapore's early steps towards green growth in the financial sector. While...
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has emerged as a cornerstone of China's foreign policy, underscoring its growing global influence. Is the BRI benefiting all countries and the private sector, including non-Chinese companies? Does it represent a shift in the international order? NHK World and...
2018 will see a surge in sustainability reporting, as companies listed on the Singapore Exchange are now mandated to disclose their sustainability practices or explain why they have not done so. While such a move is positive, there are no set standards for how companies...
Advancing sustainable development across emerging markets will require substantial capital. The UN estimates, for instance, that up to US$7 trillion in annual investment will be needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. To achieve funding at this scale will require significant flows of private capital...
by Simon Tay and Yeo Lian Sim President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Agreement for fear that it gives the world's top polluting countries an edge over his country. Others, like the European Union and China, however, remain committed to combating...
Myanmar’s political transition has ushered in a period of change and adjustment over this past year. With the release of the revised investment law and rules, there is a sense of optimism that the government is taking active steps to promote foreign investments and business...