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Staying Competitive: Singapore’s Economy in a Turbulent World

In the Chinese portion of his National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong…

August 23, 20193 min

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Making Infrastructure Financing and Public-Private Partnership Work for Asia and the Pacific

The lack of good quality, adequate infrastructure has been a long-standing challenge in Asia and…

August 19, 20196 min

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The Impact of Fake News and Disinformation on Indonesian Politics

Political utilisation of fake news is on the rise in Indonesia, and featured prominently during…

July 4, 20193 min

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Malaysia’s Investment Climate in 2019

Nearly a year has passed since Pakatan Harapan (PH) took office in May 2018. The…

April 26, 20193 min

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The Belt and Road in China’s Northwest

The Belt and Road Initiative is typically associated with China’s efforts to engage foreign partners.…

April 24, 20194 min

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France sees ASEAN as key actor to promote multilateralism in the region

Against an evolving security order in the Asia-Pacific region, France views ASEAN as a key…

April 19, 20192 min

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Myanmar Update: Deeper China ties, and investment ministry’s top civil servant

Myanmar   Chinese President Xi envisions deeper ties, assures Myanmar of Beijing’s support (10 Apr…

April 15, 20192 min

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Security and Prosperity in the Asia-Pacific

The rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific’s economic and political power has significant implications for global…

March 29, 20192 min

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Asia’s Reckoning: SIIA Chairman Simon Tay quoted on US withdrawal and Pax Sinica

In Asia's Reckoning: The Struggle for Global Dominance, author Richard McGregor, former bureau chief for…

March 27, 20193 min

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13th Japan-Singapore Symposium – Forging Closer Ties

Together with the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), the Singapore Institute of International Affairs…

March 21, 20193 min

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Bringing Human Rights to Life for Businesses

Just a decade ago, the intersection between human rights and businesses was a nascent concept…

March 21, 20194 min

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Charting the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Relationship – Key Takeaways from the 11th AANZ Dialogue

While much attention has been paid to ASEAN’s relations with the US and China, its…

November 16, 20183 min