Media

“China and the US in South-east Asian eyes” – An Op-Ed by Choi Shing Kwok in The Straits Times

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 8 February 2020. 

Mr Choi Shing Kwok is Director of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

“农历新年的印尼政治” – An Op-Ed by Leo Suryadinata in Lianhe Zaobao

 

This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 7 February 2020.

Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

“No-Confidence Motion in Thailand: Collateral Damage” by Termsak Chalermpalanupap

 

2020/13, 6 February 2020

The Thai opposition’s campaign to pressure Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha and five of his ministers is generating a blast of political hot air. Still, the joint motion calling for a no-confidence debate – which will be held at the end of February – might actually result in some collateral damage. At least two of the five ministers are vulnerable and dispensable.

 

 

“New Peace Talks in Southern Thailand: a New Hope?” by Supalak Ganjanakhundee

 

2020/12, 5 February 2020

A plan to initiate dialogue between Thai authorities and the armed separatists of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) in Malaysia next month will bring a ray of hope to the predominantly Muslim Patani region of South Thailand. This, however, is predicated on stakeholders compromising for the sake of lasting peace.

 

 

Seminar on “Breaking Barriers: Towards Better Economic Opportunities for Women in Malaysia”

 

In this seminar, Ms Amanina Abdur Rahman and Mr Achim Schmillen talks about the promotion of economic opportunities for women in Malaysia, and the required measures in areas such as child and elder care, social protection and labour and human capital policies.

 

 

Tang Siew Mun quoted by Lianhe Zaobao: ““早报讲堂:认识东南亚系列”第五讲 邓秀岷:拘泥于达共识 亚细安须调整决策机制”

 

This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 28 January 2020.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow and Head ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.  He delivered the 5th lecture of the “Understanding Southeast Asia” lecture series organised by Lianhe Zaobao, titled “Reading the Tea Leaves: Major Power Rivalries in Southeast Asia” on 17 January 2020.  

 

 

“Britain, Brexit, and the South China Sea Disputes” – An Op-Ed by Ian Storey in NBR

 

This article was published by The National Bureau of Asian Research on 3 February 2020. 

Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

Seminar on “Vision 2020: Are we there yet? Reflections on Mahathir’s – and Malaysia’s – unfinished Business”

 

In this seminar, Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid shared his insights on the administration’s current challenges and future priorities at this historic juncture.

 

 

“Vietnam’s Booming E-Commerce Market” – Op-Ed by Dang Hoang Linh in Eurasia Review

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/4 “Vietnam’s Booming E-commerce Market” by Dang Hoang Linh and republished by Eurasia Review on 30 January 2020.

 

 

“Indonesia’s democracy under challenge” – Op-Ed by Deasy Simandjuntak in East Asia Forum

 

This article was published by East Asia Forum on 30 January 2020. 

Dr Deasy Simandjuntak is Associate Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.