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The Business Times: Can capital trust Myanmar again?

Myanmar was once embraced as Asia’s last frontier market, but the military coup and continuing conflict have fundamentally changed the risks facing investors. In a commentary for The Business Times,…

[The Business Times Podcast] Politics that matter: reading Malaysia’s stability through the lens of Johor’s economic zone

In a podcast collaboration with The Business Times, Simon Tay’s Political Café sees SIIA Chairman Simon Tay explore the political forces shaping business, investment and the future of Asia. The…

The Business Times: Asean’s best defence against US tariff turmoil lies close to home

Many ASEAN economies depend on trade, including with the US. With ASEAN’s production networks spanning borders, uneven national outcomes could disrupt trade and investment across the region. In a commentary…

The Business Times: Looking south of Singapore: A new vision for partnership with Indonesia

As the global landscape shifts, Singapore and Indonesia have an opportunity to reimagine a longstanding partnership for a new era. In his latest commentary for The Business Times, Looking South…

Beyond Energy: Asia’s Economic Vulnerabilities to the Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz have shown how geopolitical tensions can reverberate beyond energy markets into transport, manufacturing, food supply chains and the wider economy. With peace…

US Tariff Turbulence: Legal Uncertainty in Washington and What It Means for ASEAN Business

After a turbulent year of raised and lowered tariffs, what lies ahead for US trade policy and what does this mean for ASEAN businesses?  To examine these questions, on 22 June 2026, the SIIA held…

US-Israel-Iran: Implications for Geopolitics, International Law, and the Global Economy

What lies ahead for the conflict in the Middle East? How is this affecting Southeast Asia? To answer these questions, the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) held a talk…

Beyond the Storms — Climate Adaptation and Resilience in ASEAN Agriculture  

Severe weather events across Southeast Asia in late 2025 underscored the region’s exposure to climate-related risks. Cyclones and typhoons triggered flooding and landslides across ASEAN, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen resilience and disaster preparedness.    The Singapore…

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