Commentaries

SCMP: Global Crises and Internal Strife Mean ASEAN Must Shift Focus to Long Term

This article was first published on 2nd August 2023 on SCMP.  

August 27, 20231 min

Commentaries

The Straits Times: South-east Asia’s Digital Growth Doesn’t Have to Compromise on Climate Goals

Our post-pandemic world faces many challenges in the search for economic recovery. As countries see…

June 9, 20239 min

Commentaries

Commentary: Implications for ASEAN’s Transition to Clean Energy

Commentary: Implications for ASEAN’s Transition to Clean Energy by Wong Hsu-sheng The war in Ukraine…

November 8, 20226 min

Media Coverage

Channel News Asia: What Will It Take For Timor-Leste To Join ASEAN?

11 years since Timor-Leste applied to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, it is…

August 22, 20221 min

Media Coverage

Pelosi in Taiwan: China’s military ops “not necessarily actions of war”, says Professor Simon Tay

"We're depending on China to be prudent" Find out what our Chairman, Professor Simon Tay…

August 22, 20221 min

2022Reports and Conference Highlights

Policy Brief: Asia and Digital Economy Agreements: Necessity and Uncertainty

In this policy brief published by the European University Institute, Associate Professor Simon Tay from…

July 22, 20221 min

Insights

35th Asia-Pacific Roundtable: Sustaining Cooperation Amid Competition

Ever since the announcement of China’s Dual-Circulation Strategy (DCS), observers have questioned whether this strategy…

July 8, 20224 min

Commentaries

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is launched — sort of

By Simon Tay For The Washington Examiner Speaking candidly at a recent Washington, D.C., conference,…

July 1, 20221 min

Past Events

9th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SDSWR)

Research shows that the protection of 58% of Southeast Asia's threatened forests can be financially…

June 28, 20221 min

Past Events

Haze Outlook 2022 Media Briefing

Alongside this year's #9SDSWR, we will be launching the fourth annual edition of the Haze…

June 28, 20221 min

FOR ALL MEMBERS

‘Charting ASEAN’s Digital Future: Emerging Policy Challenges’ – Retail e-commerce market volume in key ASEAN markets (in US$bn)

One emerging trend in ASEAN's digital economy is the rising e-commerce market volume, as shared…

June 15, 20221 min

Past Events

How Southeast Asians are Making China Adapt to Local Needs”

Many in the West, especially Washington, argue that China extends its global influence by exporting…

June 13, 20221 min