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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…

The Straits Times: To recognise or not? Behind ASEAN’s lack of consensus on the Myanmar polls

Foreign ministers at the recent ASEAN meeting, held from January 28 to 29, failed to agree on recognising Myanmar’s election, underscoring an impasse within the regional bloc over how to…

Johor’s January wildfires affect Singapore air quality. Watch for offpeak risks?

Multiple fires have broken out across Johor’s peatlands, dry grass and waste sites in recent weeks, with authorities battling three major hotspots and deploying more than 300 personnel. A large…

The Business Times Podcast: The New Geography of Growth: Trading Beyond the Giants

In a new podcast collaboration with The Business Times, Simon Tay’s Political Café sees SIIA Chairman Prof. Simon Tay explore the political forces shaping business decisions, supply chains, and growth…

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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