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SUMMARY:12th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SWR) -- Sustaining Sustainability: Reinventing Commodity Industries
DESCRIPTION:The world is seeing fresh tensions between economic priorities and climate action\, highlighted by the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and rolling back of environmental regulations. Questions are also mounting about US policy and trade tariffs\, with implications for the global green economy. Elsewhere in the world\, other economies are continuing to implement sustainability rules\, such as the European Union’s flagship Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR). But the EUDR has already been delayed by a year\, and some in Europe are pushing for further changes to the regulation. ASEAN and Asian economies now need to contend with a rapidly shifting policy and business landscape. \nIn an uncertain world\, the ASEAN region will need to reinvent its commodities industries. Much of Southeast Asia’s economic growth still depends on agricultural production and the export of tradable commodities. While sustainability for purely green reasons is now being questioned by global markets\, it could be that sustainable production still matters for ASEAN – not only for environmental reasons\, but also to ensure efficiency and profitability in the years ahead. ASEAN will need to strike a balance between increasing output to meet economic objectives and long-term sustainability goals. Beyond meeting international demand\, commodity producers also need to supply Asia’s own consumption\, not only from markets like China and India\, but increasingly from within ASEAN itself. Indonesia\, Malaysia\, and other Southeast Asian economies are accelerating the development of higher-value downstream industries\, laying the groundwork for future development. \nThe 12th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SWR) will bring together policymakers\, business leaders\, and experts to discuss the future of sustainability and implications for ASEAN’s tradable commodities industries\, including stakeholders from producing countries as well as Singapore as a home to commodities businesses\, traders\, and financial institutions that play a key role in this sector. \n\nHow will trade rules being adopted by major economies affect businesses and sustainability in the ASEAN region? \nHow will efforts to promote economic development and the downstreaming of industries in ASEAN affect the region’s domestic demand for resources and products? \nHow can Singapore-based businesses and stakeholders play a positive role in increasing efficiency and sustainability in the region’s tradable commodities industries? \n\nProgramme\nPlease visit our website here for more information. \nRegistration Form\nPlease register for the event here
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/12th-singapore-dialogue-on-sustainable-world-resources-swr-sustaining-sustainability-reinventing-commodity-industries/
LOCATION:One Farrer Hotel\, 1 Farrer Park Station Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 217562\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:SIIA Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250508T191500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250508T211500
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250506T031351Z
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SUMMARY:[Closed-door] Dinner Dialogue: Outcomes and Implications of the Singapore General Elections 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we unpack the outcomes and implications of the Singapore General Elections 2025. This curated evening will convene an intimate group of senior leaders for a candid and confidential exchange of perspectives\, with insights shared by: \n\nProf. Simon Tay\, Chairman\, SIIA\nMr. Nicholas Fang\, Director\, Security & Global Affairs\, SIIA\nMr. Manu Bhaskaran\, CEO\, Centennial Asia Advisors
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/outcomes-and-implications-of-the-singapore-general-elections-2025/
LOCATION:SIIA\, 60A Orchard Road\, #04-03 (Level 4M)\, Tower 1\, The Atrium @Orchard International Involvement Hub\, Singapore\, 238890
CATEGORIES:Meal Dialogues
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250425T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250425T184000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250304T080825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T063916Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Growth: Malaysia & the JS-SEZ
DESCRIPTION:The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a landmark initiative shaping the future of economic cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore. \nJoin us for an exclusive fireside chat with Mr. Liew Chin Tong\, Deputy Minister of Investment\, Trade and Industry\, Malaysia as he shares insights into Malaysia’s economic strategy\, its vision for sustainable growth\, and the country’s role in driving regional trade and investment. \nFollowing this\, a panel discussion will explore the JS-SEZ’s strategic impact\, key growth sectors\, and opportunities for businesses. Panellists will discuss trade facilitation\, investment prospects\, and how the JS-SEZ enhances cross-border collaboration between Malaysia and Singapore. \nProgramme\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\nThank you for your interest in the event. The registration has been closed. Should you have any queries\, please reach out to events@siiaonline.org.
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/siia-the-future-of-growth-malaysia-the-js-sez/
LOCATION:UBS AG (Singapore Branch)\, 9 Penang Rd\, Singapore\, 238459
CATEGORIES:SIIA Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250424T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250304T091203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T025825Z
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SUMMARY:[Closed-door] Roundtable: Liberation or Disruption? Assessing the Impact of Trump’s Tariff Policy on the Region
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear insights shared by Dr. Denis Hew\, Senior Research Fellow for the Centre on Asia and Globalisation\, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy\, and Council Member\, Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA).
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/closed-door-iges-national-workshop-2/
LOCATION:SIIA\, 60A Orchard Road\, #04-03 (Level 4M)\, Tower 1\, The Atrium @Orchard International Involvement Hub\, Singapore\, 238890
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250314T030856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T022640Z
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SUMMARY:[ELN Exclusive] A Chat with Prof. Wang Gungwu: China in the Long View
DESCRIPTION:A distinguished expert on China and Southeast Asia\, Prof. Wang Gungwu will share his insights on the region’s evolving dynamics and their broader implications. \nThis exclusive\, closed-door discussion is curated for participants of our Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) programme\, which is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders to tackle Singapore’s and the region’s most pressing challenges. At the heart of SIIA’s vision\, the programme reflects our commitment to developing future leaders who engage with global issues as part of their personal and professional growth. \nSpeaker:\nProf. Wang Gungwu\, Professor\, National University of Singapore (NUS)   \nFacilitator:\nProf. Simon Tay\, Chairman\, Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) \nThis event is exclusive to ELN participants only. \nREGISTRATION \nThank you for your interest. Registration is now closed. Please contact membership@siiaonline.org if you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/eln-chat-prof-wang-gungwu/
LOCATION:Capital Tower\, 168 Robinson Road\, Singapore\, 068912
CATEGORIES:SIIA Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250318T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250220T073254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T030718Z
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SUMMARY:China's Revival: How Real It Is and the Role of its Partners
DESCRIPTION:As China reasserts itself on the global stage with increased investments into the Global South\, ASEAN has been a clear beneficiary. Despite some headwinds and the volatile geo-strategic environment\, the Chinese economy has shown remarkable resilience. Pragmatic roadmaps for high quality growth have been announced for 2025. \nThis talk explores how China’s growth will continue to shape economic\, geopolitical\, and social dynamics in Singapore and ASEAN. From opportunities in trade and investments to challenges in balancing superpower rivalries\, we discuss how Southeast Asia can navigate this evolving relationship. Join us to unpack the complexities of China’s revival and discuss strategies for fostering sustainable growth\, resilience\, and regional collaboration. \nSpeakers:\nMr. Gerry Chan\, Chief Executive Officer\, CapitaLand China Trust Management Limited \nProf. Alfred Schipke\, Director\, East Asian Institute; and Professor of the Practice of International Finance\, LKYSPP\, NUS\nMr. Suan Teck Kin\, Executive Director & Head of Research\, United Overseas Bank Limited  \nModerator:\nMr. Nicholas Fang\, Director of Security & Global Affairs\, Singapore Institute of International Affairs \nREGISTRATION FORM\nThank you for your interest. Registration is now closed. Please contact events@siiaonline.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/china-revival/
LOCATION:SIIA\, 60A Orchard Road\, #04-03 (Level 4M)\, Tower 1\, The Atrium @Orchard International Involvement Hub\, Singapore\, 238890
CATEGORIES:SIIA Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250304T085505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T091023Z
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SUMMARY:[Closed-door] Lunch Dialogue: Mr. Jin Park\, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senior Adviser to Kim & Chang
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URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/closed-door-iges-national-workshop/
LOCATION:Singapore
CATEGORIES:Meal Dialogues
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250304T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250304T075519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T085529Z
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SUMMARY:[Closed-door] SIIA Briefing: Indonesia and Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis\nThis closed-door briefing will provide an analysis on the political and economic landscapes of Indonesia and Malaysia. It will reflect on the first 100 days of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s administration\, his progress on his policies\, and his coalition management and dynamics. On the Malaysian front\, the briefing will look at Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political agenda\, particularly as this year’s ASEAN chair\, as well as discuss impacts from the Johor-Singapore SEZ.
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/closed-door-siia-briefing-indonesia-and-malaysia/
LOCATION:SIIA\, 60A Orchard Road\, #04-03 (Level 4M)\, Tower 1\, The Atrium @Orchard International Involvement Hub\, Singapore\, 238890
CATEGORIES:Corporate Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250206T052025Z
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SUMMARY:[Closed-door] Workshop on ASEAN Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:“From Strategy to Action: Ecosystem Management and Carbon Neutrality in ASEAN”\nAbout the workshop\nThis closed-door workshop is part of “Mainstreaming Sustainability in ASEAN”\, one the five ASEAN Think Tanks Summit (ATTS) workstreams1\, carried out by a working group of experts coordinated by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). There will be 2 workshops in this workstream\, the first of which is on ecosystem management and carbon neutrality as described in this draft programme. The second workshop will be held in June 2025 on renewable energy and connectivity. \nRecommendations from the two workshops will feed into the annual ATTS in Q3 2025 at the ASEAN Secretariat and a consolidated policy note to be circulated to ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat. Inaugurated in September 2024\, the ATTS is organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) on behalf of the ASEAN Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN-ISIS) network of think tanks\, with the support of the ASEAN Secretariat to revitalise Track 2 Dialogue and contribution to ASEAN development and post-2025 vision.  \nProgramme \nWith the world facing the effects of climate change and the impact of human activities on the environment\, sustainability needs to be placed at the core of both national and regional economic development strategies. Southeast Asia is one of the most biodiverse areas of the world and ASEAN Member States must explore ways to keep the region’s ecosystems intact while still achieving economic development objectives that require land use – such as the production of food\, export commodities\, and biofuels. \nEcosystem management is also crucial for ASEAN’s future carbon economy. Governments and businesses are looking to generate carbon credits from ecosystem conservation and restoration projects\, which can be used to offset hard-to-abate emissions on the road towards net zero. The ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality (2023) identifies the need for the region to develop a regional framework for the production and export of high-quality carbon credits\, along with policies to harmonise carbon credit systems and make carbon markets interoperable across borders.
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/1st-closed-door-workshop-on-asean-sustainability/
LOCATION:SIIA\, 60A Orchard Road\, #04-03 (Level 4M)\, Tower 1\, The Atrium @Orchard International Involvement Hub\, Singapore\, 238890
CATEGORIES:ATTS
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250226T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250211T013208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T040819Z
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SUMMARY:Towards 8% Growth: Can Indonesia Balance Productivity and Sustainability?
DESCRIPTION:Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious target of achieving 8% GDP growth. A significant part of this growth is expected to come from intensifying Indonesia’s production of tradeable commodities such as palm oil\, cocoa\, coffee\, and rubber. However\, NGOs have raised concerns that this could lead to more forests and peatlands being converted into plantations\, resulting in biodiversity loss. Is this the only way forward? \nSome experts are advocating for alternative strategies\, such as enhancing the productivity of existing agricultural land – especially among smallholder farmers whose yields often lag behind those of corporate plantations. Others are focusing on the potential of the country’s carbon economy. The Prabowo administration has plans to establish a new government agency to oversee carbon trading\, signalling a commitment to position Indonesia as a key player in the international carbon credit market.   \nThis talk at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) will explore the current dynamics in Indonesia’s forestry sector and the implications for both the economy and sustainability. The talk will also mark the launch of a special report by the SIIA on the use of tech and finance to strengthen smallholder farmers in ASEAN.   \nSpeakers:\nMs Dewi Sari\, Nature-based Solutions Manager\, WRI Indonesia\nMr Sebastian Wijaya\, Chief Operating Officer\, Agridence \nModerator: Ms Cheryl Chen\, President\, S&P Global Foundation; Senior Director\, Social Sustainability\, S&P Global; Council Member\, SIIA  \n🔗 Register now
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/towards-8-growth-can-indonesia-balance-productivity-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:SIIA\, 60A Orchard Road\, #04-03 (Level 4M)\, Tower 1\, The Atrium @Orchard International Involvement Hub\, Singapore\, 238890
CATEGORIES:SIIA Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250206T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250122T021542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T022200Z
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SUMMARY:Politics and Power Struggles: South Korea's Leadership Crisis
DESCRIPTION:South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock attempt to declare martial law has plunged the country into a political crisis. Although Mr Yoon has been impeached\, he is technically still president until the Constitutional Court decides to dismiss him or restore his powers – a process that could theoretically last until May this year. In the interim\, the country’s lawmakers have already impeached one acting leader – though current Acting President Choi Sang-mok has promised to maintain national security\, a stable economy and public safety. This talk at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs will explore how South Korea has reached this point\, what lies ahead\, and what this means for South Korea’s economy and foreign relations in 2025.   \nSpeakers:\nMs. Ma Tieying\, Senior Economist\, CFA\, DBS Group Research\nDr. Ryu Yongwook\, Assistant Professor\, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy\, NUS \nModerator:\nMr. Nicholas Fang\, Director of Security and Global Affairs\, SIIA \n🔗 Register now
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/politics-and-power-struggles-south-koreas-leadership-crisis/
LOCATION:SIIA\, 60A Orchard Road\, #04-03 (Level 4M)\, Tower 1\, The Atrium @Orchard International Involvement Hub\, Singapore\, 238890
CATEGORIES:SIIA Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250124T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060126
CREATED:20250115T060752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T061030Z
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SUMMARY:Year Opener 2025
DESCRIPTION:As Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence in 2025\, join us for an insightful discussion on the nation’s journey as a Global-Asia hub and the challenges ahead. \nOur Year Opener will explore Singapore’s global role and the key factors driving its success\, as well as the nation’s economic and strategic outlook for 2025 and beyond. \nGuest speaker:\nDr. Vivian Balakrishnan\, Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Singapore \n🎫 Tickets:\nComplimentary for Members\nS$60 for Non-Members
URL:https://siiaonline.org/event/year-opener-2025/
LOCATION:UBS AG (Singapore Branch)\, 9 Penang Rd\, Singapore\, 238459
CATEGORIES:SIIA Talks
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