Media

Michael Montesano interviewed by Insight: “Battle For Political Legitimacy In Thailand”

 

This episode of Insight 2019/2020: Episode10: “Battle For Political Legitimacy In Thailand” was published by Mediacorp Channel Newsasia on 4 July 2019.

Dr Michael Montesano is Coordinator, Thailand Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“China’s Ballistic Missile Tests in the South China Sea Stoke Sino-US Tensions” by Ian Storey

 

2019/57, 8 July 2019

Reports that China conducted one or more ballistic missile tests in the South China Sea in early July highlights the growing strategic rivalry between Washington and Beijing in maritime Southeast Asia. The tests run counter to China’s narrative that the situation in the South China Sea is stable and calm.

 

 

“Philippine Sovereign Limits” by Malcolm Cook

 

2019/56, 8 July 2019

On 9 June, a much larger, steel-hulled Chinese fishing vessel hit a Filipino one near Recto Bank in the Philippine exclusive economic zone. Recto Bank is roughly 100 nautical miles from Palawan and 600 nautical miles from Hainan Island. The Chinese vessel abandoned the 22 Filipino fishermen to their fate in the dark night. A nearby Vietnamese fishing vessel, in accordance with customary maritime law, rescued the 22.

 

 

Cassey Lee quoted by SCMP: “China’s trade war manufacturing exodus could be hastened by EU-Vietnam trade deal, analysts say”

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 3 July 2019.

Dr Cassey Lee is Senior Fellow and Coordinator Regional Economic Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Moe Thuzar quoted by The Straits Times: “Can Asean host the Fifa World Cup?”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 30 June 2019.  This subject was also carried as a radio interview on BFM, 3 July 2019. 

Ms Moe Thuzar is Lead Researcher (Socio-Cultural Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Punchada Sirivunnabood quoted by Bloomberg: “New Thai Government May Last Years If It Passes First Major Test”

 

This article was published by Bloomberg on 3 July 2019. 

Dr Punchada Sirivunnabood is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Serina Abdul Rahman interviewed by BFM 89.9FM: “SUPPORTING AGRICULTURAL WORKERS”

 

This interview on Malaysia’s fishermen was published on 1 July 2019. 

Dr Serina Abdul Rahman is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Serina Abdul Rahman quoted by Mongabay: “As opposition wanes, a Malaysian land reclamation project pushes ahead”

 

This article was published by Mongabay on 2 July 2019.

Dr Serina Abdul Rahman is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Tang Siew Mun quoted by SCMP: “Did Duterte’s detente with Beijing sink with a Philippine fishing boat in the South China Sea?”

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 2 July 2019.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Head ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Seminar on “Indo-Pacific”: Opportunities and Challenges for ASEAN

 

This seminar brings together three prominent Track 1.5 experts from Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam to discuss ASEAN’s views and responses to the Indo-Pacific concept.