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Phoenix News: Trump May Escalate Pressure After Tariff Setback

SIIA Chairman Mr. Simon Tay recently shared his views with Chinese media platform Phoenix TV…

February 27, 20262 min

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Global Fire Weather Is Rising – But Equatorial Southeast Asia Is Bucking the Trend

Watch out for synchronous fire weather days, which can sharply increase major wildfire risks. I’ve…

February 23, 20262 min

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CNA: US tariff ruling

SIIA Chairman Mr. Simon Tay spoke to CNA on the recent US tariff changes after…

February 23, 20262 min

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The Business Times: Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform

In this month’s commentary, "Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform," for The Business Times,…

February 20, 20261 min

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The Straits Times: To recognise or not? Behind ASEAN’s lack of consensus on the Myanmar polls

Foreign ministers at the recent ASEAN meeting, held from January 28 to 29, failed to…

February 20, 20261 min

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Johor’s January wildfires affect Singapore air quality. Watch for offpeak risks?

Multiple fires have broken out across Johor’s peatlands, dry grass and waste sites in recent…

February 20, 20262 min

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The Business Times Podcast: The New Geography of Growth: Trading Beyond the Giants

In a new podcast collaboration with The Business Times, Simon Tay’s Political Café sees SIIA…

February 6, 20261 min

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February 2026 Haze Situation

Singapore is still experiencing minor haze conditions this week, caused by new forest and land…

February 3, 20262 min

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The Business Times: Revolutionary America and ‘Asia Alone’

In The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Prof. Simon Tay examines how recent US actions have…

February 2, 20261 min

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The Business Times: New Initiatives for a ‘Minus-Two’ World

In The Business Times, Prof. Simon Tay examines how Singapore is navigating a “minus-two” world…

January 27, 20261 min

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BKHS: Capitalising on the “Connectivity Contest” to Reshape Globalisation

Globalisation connotes massive flows of people, goods, services and capital, resulting in increased integration and…

November 30, 20236 min

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The Business Times: An SEZ with Johor could be a Game Changer

When the leaders of Singapore and Malaysia met at end-October, a broad agenda appropriately reflected…

November 21, 20238 min