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Phoenix News: Trump May Escalate Pressure After Tariff Setback

SIIA Chairman Mr. Simon Tay recently shared his views with Chinese media platform Phoenix TV (ifeng.com) on the U.S. Supreme Court’s February decision overturning broad tariffs imposed by President Donald…

Global Fire Weather Is Rising – But Equatorial Southeast Asia Is Bucking the Trend

Watch out for synchronous fire weather days, which can sharply increase major wildfire risks. I’ve been tracking this for over a decade, and earlier research highlighted a key uncertainty in…

CNA: US tariff ruling

SIIA Chairman Mr. Simon Tay spoke to CNA on the recent US tariff changes after US President Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs under a different trade law, following the US…

The Business Times: Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform

In this month’s commentary, "Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform," for The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Prof. Simon Tay discusses Thailand’s recent general elections and what lies beyond the…

A Look at Japan: Political and Economic Crossroads

Japan has sworn in its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s political history. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as Japan’s ruling…

India’s Economic Outlook: Domestic Drivers, FTAs and Strategic Engagements

India’s GDP is growing rapidly, supported by strong public investment and domestic consumption, positioning it to become the world’s third-largest economy by the end of the decade. However, sustaining this…

The Future of Growth: Malaysia & the JS-SEZ

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is seen as a strategic initiative to boost both Malaysia’s and Singapore’s economies by attracting high-value investments and creating skilled jobs. The project is…

China’s Revival: How Real It Is and the Role of its Partners

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…

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