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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

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ASEAN must develop its own digital strategy for the sake of home-grown firms

As the ASEAN chair for 2018, one of Singapore’s priorities is promoting the region’s growing…

January 26, 20183 min

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We are ASEAN: In Search of a Regional Identity (Event Highlights)

Singapore is currently the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). But how…

January 26, 20185 min

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Was Trump’s Asia Tour a Success? (Event Highlights)

US President Donald Trump says last month’s tour of Asia was a success. Was it?…

December 8, 20174 min

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Making ASEAN’s E-Commerce Landscape Count – Adopting a Value Chain Approach

At the 31st ASEAN Summit, the grouping officially handed over the ASEAN chairmanship to Singapore,…

November 23, 20174 min

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Myanmar’s Transformation & U Thein Sein: An Insider’s Account by U Soe Thane

Recent international media reports on Myanmar have been dominated by news on the unfolding crisis…

November 10, 20173 min

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Leveraging on ASEAN’s growing economy to tackle an ageing population

Countries around the world are facing an ageing population – including the members of the…

October 27, 20174 min

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Prioritising the Rights of Migrant Workers: What Can ASEAN Do?

Slowing growth, rising unemployment, and increased inequality have fuelled a rise in populist anti-globalisation sentiment,…

October 3, 20174 min

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Using RCEP as a Stepping Stone: Working towards Mutual Cooperation for East Asian Integration

Although the political climate in the United States, Britain, and other mature economies has turned…

September 29, 20174 min

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Making independent smallholder farmers part of the greening process

What can the palm oil industry do to “green” its supply chain? What are some…

September 21, 20175 min

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Diversity and Inclusion: The Role of Social Harmony in National Security

Singapore prides itself as being a multicultural nation. But issues of race and religion remain…

September 21, 20173 min

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Large States and Small States in a Changing World Order

The Qatar diplomatic crisis has sparked a debate in Singapore on the appropriate behaviour of…

September 7, 20173 min