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Will Malaysia meet expectations as ASEAN’s chair?

Malaysia is in the spotlight this year. Global spectators are conscious that the formation of…

March 19, 20154 min

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Chinese Leadership facing up to toxic Air

Former state TV news anchor and journalist Ms Chai Jing’s documentary “Under the Dome” has enjoyed much…

March 13, 20152 min

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Singapore can do more for low carbon future: UN Climate Change Chief

Singapore can do more to direct public fund and private capital to high-tech, low-carbon investments,…

March 6, 20153 min

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3-on-3 with Manu Bhaskaran: Low commodity prices – curse or blessing

Mr Manu Bhaskaran is the founding CEO of the Centennial Group’s Singapore subsidiary, Centennial Asia…

February 24, 20153 min

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From Lima to Paris 2015 – Working towards a climate deal

The SIIA attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 20th Session of…

December 23, 20146 min

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Why is Japan holding its general election early?

Japan will go to the polls on Sunday, 14 December, following Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's…

December 12, 20143 min

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Can Lima pave the way for a real climate deal in Paris?

While all signs seem to point in the right direction, the outcome of the United…

November 28, 20143 min

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ISIS’ continued broad appeal worrying for Southeast Asia

News of ISIS successfully targeting Southeast Asian professionals and women have worrying implications for the…

October 24, 20142 min

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Hong Kong protests could affect city’s global competitiveness

Hong Kong is now into its third week of mass protests, with no clear end…

October 17, 20144 min

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The Abu Sayyaf group – ISIS terrorists or bandits?

At the end of September, the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines announced they were…

October 9, 20143 min

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Limitations on China’s grand economic plans

Chinese President Xi Jinping just concluded his rounds in South Asia, with recent visits to…

September 25, 20143 min

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Where the impact of the Scottish referendum lies

After Scottish voters delivered a relatively clear decision in the referendum on independence for Scotland,…

September 25, 20143 min