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The Business Times Podcast: Thailand’s Next Test: Stability Is Not Enough

In a new podcast collaboration with The Business Times, Simon Tay’s Political Café sees SIIA Chairman Simon Tay explore the political forces shaping business decisions, supply chains, and growth in…
A flood-affected village in Aceh, Indonesia, on Dec 2. Storms and floods in 2025 may have caused US$3.4 billion in economic damage for Indonesia. (PHOTO: EPA)

The Straits Times: Stormy weather ahead, and ASEAN has no choice but to adapt

The grouping must put its plans and defences in place to deal with the impacts of climate change. By Simon Tay and Aaron Choo For The Straits Times Severe storms…

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…

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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