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The Business Times: What role can Japan play in Asean’s future?

Writing in The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Simon Tay argues that ASEAN is increasingly operating…

September 15, 20262 min

Media Coverage

[Bernama] Southern ASEAN Haze Highlights Need For Stronger Firefighting Cooperation — SIIA

The current transboundary haze situation is a test of ASEAN’s preparedness and an opportunity to…

August 31, 20262 min

CommentariesMedia Coverage

The Business Times: ASEAN must repair its fraying bargain with the young

In a commentary for The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Mr Simon Tay examines growing unease…

August 26, 20261 min

Media Coverage

SIIA Haze Outlook 2026 in the Media

Concerns over transboundary haze have returned to focus amid dry weather and fires in parts…

August 17, 20261 min

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[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…

August 17, 20261 min

Media Coverage

SIIA report – Tested Through Turmoil: Advancing Singapore’s Competitiveness with ASEAN

SIIA's special report, "Tested Through Turmoil: Advancing Singapore's Competitiveness with ASEAN", was launched at the…

August 4, 20261 min

Media Coverage

18th ASEAN & Asia Forum – Power, Rules and Competitiveness amidst Turmoil and Transformation

The 18th ASEAN & Asia Forum, organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA),…

August 4, 20263 min

Press Release

18th ASEAN & Asia Forum – ASEAN’s Competitiveness in an Era of Turmoil and Transformation

Media Release For Immediate Release   ASEAN’s Competitiveness in an Era of Turmoil and Transformation…

August 3, 202611 min

Press Release

Singapore’s Competitiveness Depends on Deepening Links with ASEAN

Media Release For Immediate Release   Singapore's Competitiveness Depends on Deepening Links with ASEAN New…

August 3, 20266 min

Commentaries

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…

July 30, 20261 min

Media Coverage

SIIA Haze Outlook 2026

SIIA's Haze Outlook 2026 report received strong media coverage across Singapore and the region following…

June 30, 20262 min

Media Coverage

CNA – Singapore looks to strengthen ties with East Africa as President Tharman visits Tanzania

SIIA Chairman Mr Simon Tay spoke to CNA on the significance of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s…

June 9, 20261 min