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100 Days Later: An Initial Assessment of Malaysia’s New Government

100 days have elapsed since Pakatan Harapan (PH) defeated the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition…

August 17, 20184 min

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SIIA Briefing Session: Powering Singapore’s Green Economy through Green Finance

As a leading financial hub, Singapore is witnessing a growing interest in Green Finance amid…

August 3, 20184 min

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Moon’s Singapore Visit Shifts Strategic Weight to ASEAN

On 11 July 2018, South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Singapore for a three-day…

July 27, 20184 min

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The Price of Pollution: Tax as a Flexible Green Policy Tool in ASEAN

ASEAN’s economy is expected to grow at an estimated 5.1 percent annually, but its energy…

July 20, 20184 min

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After the Trump-Kim Summit: Sanctions, Politics, and Global Implications

The 12 June meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong…

June 29, 20185 min

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The Case for ASEAN to Embrace Green Growth

As the ASEAN Chair for 2018, Singapore is focusing on themes of resilience and innovation.…

June 1, 20184 min

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US-China: Trade War or Trade Skirmish?

The US and China are currently engaged in trade negotiations, but can a deal be…

May 11, 20184 min

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Setting the Record Straight – Singapore’s Role in the BRI

A year ago, Singapore’s role in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) appeared tenuous at…

April 27, 20184 min

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Malaysia Votes: What the General Election means for Malaysia’s Stability and Singapore-Malaysia Ties

Given the personal and commercial ties that bind Singaporeans to Malaysia, few countries matter to…

April 20, 20184 min

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NHK Global Agenda: Will the Belt and Road Initiative Forge a New Global Order?

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has emerged as a cornerstone of China's foreign policy,…

March 12, 20185 min

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Breakthroughs in Sustainable Investing and Finance

2018 will see a surge in sustainability reporting, as companies listed on the Singapore Exchange…

February 22, 20184 min

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Asia’s Prospects and Challenges in 2018

What lies ahead for Singapore, ASEAN, and Asia in 2018? The SIIA holds an annual…

February 2, 20184 min