Media

Serina Abdul Rahman quoted by Asia Times: “Malaysia’s shapeshifting politics signal trouble ahead”

 

This article was published by Asia Times on 27 August 2020.

 

 

Francis Hutchinson interviewed by Insight: “Mahathir’s Last Fight”

 

This programme was broadcast by Channel Newsasia on 27 August 2020.

 

 

“Mahathir’s last battle? Malaysia by-election set to test support for former PM’s new Pejuang party” – Op-Ed by Francis Hutchinson and Kevin Zhang in SCMP

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/93 “The Slim By-Election: Pejuang’s First and Mahathir’s Last Battle?” and adapted for republication by South China Morning Post on 28 August 2020.

 

 

Webinar on “Data and Ambition Loops in the Southeast Asian Region: Opportunities and Challenges”

 

In this joint ISEAS-WRI webinar, Ms Melinda Martinus, Mr Dedy Mahardika, Dr Nate Aden, and Mr Alberto Carrillo Pineda will discuss the role of the private sector as a wing of support to governments in fostering more ambitious climate actions through the Science Based Targets initiative.

 

 

Philippine Remittances and Covid-19: Stayin’ Alive

 

In a pandemic-afflicted year when the country braced itself for smaller remittances from its overseas workers, the Philippines has seen a lower-than-expected fall in such inflows. The OFWs, as they are called, have lived up to their reputations.

 

 

Sharon Seah and Melinda Martinus quoted by CNA: “COVID-19 has prompted stimulus measures, but Southeast Asian governments may be missing the chance to go green: Experts”

 

This article was published by Channel Newsasia on 28 August 2020.

 

 

“The Slim by-election: Mahathir’s last battle?” – Op-Ed by Francis Hutchinson and Kevin Zhang in Jakarta Post

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/93 “The Slim By-Election: Pejuang’s First and Mahathir’s Last Battle?” and adapted for republication by Jakarta Post on 27 August 2020.

 

 

“As China’s role in Mekong grows, Asean states must weigh ties with US, other powers” – Op-Ed by Pongphisoot Busbarat in SCMP

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/88 “Re-enmeshment in the Mekong: External Powers’ Turn” and adapted for republication by South China Morning Post on 27 August 2020.

 

 

“Boosting Vietnam-US Relations: The Agent Orange Issue” – Op-Ed by Le Dinh Tinh in East Asia Forum

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/90 “Boosting Vietnam-US Relations: The Agent Orange Issue” and republished by East Asia Forum on 27 August 2020.

 

 

Vietnam and Social Media: The Clock Is Ticking on Tiktok

 

A lawsuit filed against TikTok by a Vietnamese firm portends a tightening of controls on social media by the authorities.