Past Events

2nd ASEAN-Myanmar Forum

Myanmar’s political transition has ushered in a period of change and adjustment over this past…

June 28, 20173 min

Insights

Micro-integration, macro-assertion: ASEAN can use FTA negotiations as showcase for wider ambitions

The US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Trump administration’s desire to pursue…

June 19, 20174 min

Insights

‘Qatarstrophe’: no cause for panic for ASEAN, at least in the short run

Last week, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain severed diplomatic ties…

June 16, 20174 min

Insights

ASEAN must use environmentally sustainable growth strategies to harness economic opportunities

US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that America will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord…

June 13, 20173 min

Insights

Promoting inclusive growth strategies for a people-oriented, people-centred ASEAN

As ASEAN celebrates its jubilee anniversary, the grouping is aiming to put people at the…

May 24, 20173 min

Past Events

Asia’s Economic Choices in the New Global Order

What are the prospects for economic growth in Asia? Even as major powers try to…

May 18, 20175 min

Insights

Why does the EU’s recent Resolution on Palm Oil matter to ASEAN?

The European Parliament adopted the Resolution on Palm Oil and Deforestation of Rainforests on 4…

May 12, 20176 min

Commentaries

Commentary: It’s clear what ASEAN’s priority should be for the next 50 years – it’s people

The region must remember that it is a broad community made up of real people,…

May 10, 20177 min

Commentaries

Commentary: ASEAN – Putting a ‘human face’ to an economic community

By Chen Chen Lee and Shangari Kiruppalini The Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) held…

May 2, 20177 min

Media Coverage

Trade and South China Sea likely issues on agenda at ASEAN Summit

SIIA Director of Policy Programmes Chen Chen Lee was quoted by Channel NewsAsia's Olivia Siong…

April 26, 20172 min

Insights

25 Years of ASEAN-India Relations: What’s Next?

2017 marks the 25th anniversary of dialogue relations between ASEAN and India. Trade and investment…

April 25, 20173 min

Media Coverage

SIIA Chairman Simon Tay on ASEAN’s relations with the US and China

SIIA Chairman Simon Tay spoke to Phoenix Television News for a feature on Singapore and…

March 30, 20171 min