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Leo Suryadinata and Made Supriatma quoted by LHZB: “受佐科委任国企高位 钟万学仕途重现曙光？”

 

This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 29 November 2019.

Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow, while Mr Made Supriatma is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Seminar on “Bridging the Belt and Road Divide: Promoting Inclusive Development through Disability Cooperation in Southeast Asia”

 

In this seminar, Professor Zhang Wanhong assessed the activities and progress of Disability Cooperation between China and Southeast Asian countries, and provides a discussion on the challenges and possible directions of China’s inclusive development efforts under the BRI framework.

 

 

“The South China Sea: More dangerous and unstable” – An Op-Ed by Daljit Singh in ThinkChina

 

This article first appeared as ISEAS Commentaries 2019/99 “The South China Sea: More Dangerous and Unstable” and was adapted for republication by ThinkChina on 28 November 2019.

Mr Daljit Singh is Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Regional Security and Political Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Seminar on “Johor: An Oasis of Stability in a (Dis)Orderly World?”

 

In this seminar, Azrul Azwar Ahmad Tajudin delves into the investment climate in Johor since the Pakatan Harapan administration took over.

 

 

Supalak Ganjanakhundee quoted by Lianhe Zaobao: “甘佳纳昆迪：巴育政治生涯岌岌可危”

 

This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 27 November 2019.

Mr Supalak Ganjanakhundee is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.   He delivered the 4th lecture of the “Understanding Southeast Asia” lecture series organised by Lianhe Zaobao. titled “Wrestling for Control? — Thailand’s political regime under the new reign” on 23 November 2019.  

 

 

ISEAS in the News: “榴梿爆浆鸡块 食客评价两极化”

 

This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 27 November 2019. 

Dr Khoo Gaik Cheng delivered a seminar on the Malaysian durian commodity chain titled “Soft But Spiky Power: Can the Durian Go Global?” on Monday, 25 November 2019.

 

 

ISEAS in the News: “Asia’s hidden economy masks hard realities”

 

This article was published by Asia Times on 26 November 2019.

 

 

“US-Vietnam Dynamics: US Defence Secretary Mark Esper’s Vietnam Visit” by Ha Hoang Hop and Lye Liang Fook

 

2019/101, 27 November 2019

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper visited Vietnam on his last stop to Asia in November 2019 that saw him also travelling to South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines. From the US perspective, the Vietnam visit is important on at least two levels. First, the visit underscores the United States commitment to strengthen its relations with Vietnam in general and defense ties with Vietnam in particular. Secretary Esper emphasized the long-standing relationship between the two countries in his first official visit to Vietnam. He described America’s defense ties with Vietnam as strong and as one of the strongest pillars in US – Vietnam multifaceted relationship. He further committed the United States to help Vietnam enhance its military capabilities and increase cooperation in areas of common interest including maritime security and maritime domain awareness, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and peacekeeping operations. The two countries were also appreciative of each other’s efforts in locating the remains of their servicemen still missing in action since the Vietnam War.

 

 

“Thailand’s New Security Plan Highlights Threats to the Throne” by Supalak Ganjanakhundee

 

2019/100, 27 November 2019

Thailand announced last week a new plan and policy guideline for national security. The guideline foresees global geo-political changes presenting insignificant threats to the country in the years ahead. But it regards domestic issues, notably declining faith in the monarchy and political divisions, as greater concerns.

 

 

Supalak Ganjanakhundee and Termsak Chalermpalanupap quoted by SCMP: “South Korea, Asean pledge to boost trade as ‘indispensable friends’ in face of protectionism”

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 26 November 2019.

Mr Supalak Ganjanakhundee and Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap are Visiting Fellows with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.