Commentaries

Commentary: Singapore goes for quiet ASEAN diplomacy

By Simon Tay and Cheryl Tan City-state seeks cooperation boost despite differences over Trump, China…

January 19, 20186 min

Insights

Was Trump’s Asia Tour a Success? (Event Highlights)

US President Donald Trump says last month’s tour of Asia was a success. Was it?…

December 8, 20174 min

Past Events

Assessing Trump’s Asian Tour

US President Donald Trump says last month’s tour of Asia was a success. Was it?…

December 7, 20172 min

Commentaries

Commentary: AEC Must Anticipate and Respond to Megatrends

by Simon Tay  The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) has helped bring focus to the region’s…

November 30, 20175 min

Media Coverage

SIIA Chairman Simon Tay quoted on US pressure on Myanmar and Secretary Tillerson’s visit

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — Aides to Aung San Suu Kyi have been warning Western ambassadors that…

November 13, 20171 min

Past Events

Belt and Road: A Washington Perspective

Major powers are engaged in a new competition to build hard infrastructure – including roads,…

October 24, 20171 min

Commentaries

Commentary: E-commerce an area where US, Singapore and Asean can work together for mutual benefit

By Chen Chen Lee and Shangari Kiruppalini Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is scheduled to…

October 20, 20176 min

Media Coverage

Media Coverage: 10th ASEAN and Asia Forum

Last week, on 5 Oct 2017, we held our 10th ASEAN and Asia Forum (AAF)…

October 13, 20174 min

Media Coverage

10th ASEAN and Asia Forum: Live Videos

We held our 10th ASEAN and Asia Forum (AAF) at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore on…

October 5, 20172 min

Insights

Using RCEP as a Stepping Stone: Working towards Mutual Cooperation for East Asian Integration

Although the political climate in the United States, Britain, and other mature economies has turned…

September 29, 20174 min

Past Events

China’s Rising Influence: Will Singapore and ASEAN need to choose sides?

In an age marked by uncertainty, the world is increasingly looking to China. The ambitious…

September 7, 20172 min

Insights

Large States and Small States in a Changing World Order

The Qatar diplomatic crisis has sparked a debate in Singapore on the appropriate behaviour of…

September 7, 20173 min