Skip to main content

One year on from the military takeover, how is Myanmar faring? Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the SIIA, spoke to CNA’s Asia First on the challenges and the path ahead. “The situation is quite dismal. It’s unstable and there really doesn’t seem to be clear paths forward, with neither sides really showing the willingness to make concessions and come to some sort of degree of settlement. So its been a tough year and I’m afraid it might get tougher- not just politically but also for the economy and social stability,“ Prof. Tay said.

Watch the full interview (from 2:11:30 to 2:22:00): https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-first/mon-31-jan-2022-2471546

Media Coverage

[Bernama] Southern ASEAN Haze Highlights Need For Stronger Firefighting Cooperation — SIIA

The current transboundary haze situation is a test of ASEAN’s preparedness and an opportunity to…
August 31, 20262 min
CommentariesMedia Coverage

The Business Times: ASEAN must repair its fraying bargain with the young

In a commentary for The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Mr Simon Tay examines growing unease…
August 26, 20261 min
CommentariesMedia Coverage

The Business Times: Can capital trust Myanmar again?

Myanmar was once embraced as Asia’s last frontier market, but the military coup and continuing…
August 18, 20261 min

Leave a Reply

Website by