This article was published by Channel Newsasia on 8 April 2020.
In ISEAS’ first webinar, Dr Andrew Ong examines how Wa political culture and its understanding of the political world shape the UWSA’s relations with Myanmar, China and the international community. He also lays out a set of considerations for engagement with the UWSA and the implications of those considerations for the peace process in one of the world’s longest-running civil wars.
This interview was published by Advisory.sg on 6 April 2020.
This article on “Humanitarian principle in the Malay/Muslim community and the challenge of COVID-19” was published by Berita Mediacorp on 6 April 2020.
This article was published by Lowy Interpreter on 7 April 2020.
This article was published by Malaysiakini on 6 April 2020.
This article was published by Business Times on 6 April 2020.
Jakarta has studied the examples of Malaysia and India and decided not to implement a full lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The social and economic costs are deemed to be too high.
Tariff Reductions In RCEP: They Still Matter for ASEAN Trade
Exporters in ASEAN are likely to face lower demand for their goods under the 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, as three ASEAN dialogue partners – China, Japan and the Republic of Korea – are likely to intensify trade flows among them. This does not mean there is no room for ASEAN to accrue gains from the trade deal.