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“Hun Sen’s China visit: Love in the time of coronavirus” – An Op-Ed by Lye Liang Fook in ThinkChina

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Commentary 2020/14 “Hun Sen’s China Visit: Love in the Time of Coronavirus” and reproduced by ThinkChina on 11 February 2020. 

Mr Lye Liang Fook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“Hun Sen’s China Visit: Love in the Time of Coronavirus” by Lye Liang Fook

 

2020/14, 10 February 2020

At a time when China is preoccupied with tackling the coronavirus and grappling with criticisms for its tardy initial response to contain the spread, it appears to have received a shot in the arm with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s visit to Beijing on February 5. Hun Sen’s visit did not make any material difference to the resources available to China to fight the coronavirus. Neither does it affect Beijing’s determination to overcome this latest crisis. The main value of Hun Sen’s visit lies in the symbolic expression of support. Beijing has also been quick in zeroing in on two key aspects: the message that China seeks to convey, and the implications for China-Cambodia relations.

 

 

“Jokowi needs to do better in making economics his priority for Indonesia” – An Op-Ed by Siwage Dharma Negara in CNA

 

This article was published by Channel Newsasia on 9 February 2020,

Dr Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

“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.