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Webinar on “The Philippine Economy after COVID: Poor Development Prospects amid Continuing Governance Problems”

 

Monday, 30 September 2024 – In this webinar, Dr Jan Carlo Punongbayan reviewed core developmental and macroeconomic indicators in the Philippines.  He articulated some of the major concerns, and commented on their likely causes which are rooted both in recent major events and the Philippines’ economic history.

 

Webinar on “Philippines-China Relations from Duterte to Marcos Jr and Regional Implications”

 

27 September 2024, Friday – In a webinar held by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Ms Marites Vitug, Dr Tina S. Clemente, and Ms Hoang Thi Ha explore the evolution of Philippines-China relations from the Duterte to the Marcos Jr. administration, examining the motivations, potential impacts, and responses to the shifts in the Philippine’s economic policies, infrastructure projects and strategic approach in the South China Sea.

 

Webinar on “The State of Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Southeast Asia: Local Challenges and Global Trends”

 

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 – In this webinar, Mr Karthik Hari and Ms Anne-Sophie Corbeau provide a stocktake of global and regional progress towards the development of green hydrogen as an up-and-coming form of alternative energy.

 

Webinar on “Trade War Catalyst: Understanding Trends in Foreign Direct Investment in Vietnam”

 

Monday, 23 September 2024 — In this webinar, Dr Thi Hang Banh examined key trends in Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape. She also discussed how the US-China trade war has presented opportunities for Vietnam and the challenges the country must overcome to capitalise on this momentum for its long-term economic development.

 

Hybrid Seminar on the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2024 launch “Crossing the Climate Threshold: Urgent Actions for Southeast Asia’s Sustainable Future”

 

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 – The fifth Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2024 Report was launched by H.E. Dr Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment of the Kingdom of Cambodia in a hybrid seminar on 17 September 2024. The Survey consisted of 2931 self-identified Southeast Asians’ responses to 39 questions concerning climate change, energy transition, and international climate leadership. This was followed by a lively panel discussion on regional and global (in)actions towards climate priorities moderated by Ms. Sharon Seah, Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme (CCSEAP) Coordinator.

 

Seminar on “A Credible Alternative? Perikatan Nasional’s View of Malaysia’s Future”

 

Monday, 9 September 2024 – In this seminar, YB Dr Radzi Jidin shared his journey in politics and discussed Perikatan Nasional’s perspective on Malaysia’s future.

 

Webinar on “ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2045: The Next Phase of Regional Economic Integration”

 

Thursday, 5 September 2024 – In this webinar, Mr Allen Ng, Dr Ahmad Zafarullah Abdul Jalil, and Mr Raymond Yee shared their insights on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025, discussed pertinent issues and challenges hindering ASEAN economic integration, and provided suggestions on how the AEC could progress under the AEC 2045 agenda.

 

Webinar on “The Thai Economy Under One Year of Pheu Thai-led Government”

 

Monday, 2 September 2024 – In this webinar, Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Dr. Somchai Jitsuchon, and Richard Yarrow shared their insights on Thailand’s economy under one year of Pheu Thai-led government, discussing the country’s long-term macroeconomic outlook, inequality issues, and the effectiveness and broader implications of the government’s economic policies.

 

Webinar on “Influence, Pageantry, and Suffrage: Perspectives on Filipino Women”

 

Thursday, 29 August 2024 – In this webinar, Dr. Mary Dorothy dL. Jose, Dr. Gene S. Navera, and Dr. Veronica L. Gregorio comprehensively discussed and examined the varied perspectives on Filipino women in the following aspects: media, beauty, and politics.