This article was published by FMT on 4 April 2108.
Dr Lee Hwok-Aun is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was published by The New Paper on 5 April 2018.
Mr Aaron Kao is Research Officer with the Archaeology Unit, Nalada-Sriwijaya Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
2018/34, 4 April 2018
In the refugee camps in Bangladesh, there is a common saying that the choice between living in Myanmar or fleeing to refugee camps in Bangladesh is akin to that between a crocodile and a snake. Almost 900 000 Rohingya, or Bengali as they are referred to in Myanmar, have sought refuge in Bangladesh. The majority fled after insurgent attacks on police stations and border guards, and subsequent military operations in Rakhine State, Myanmar at the end of August last year. The conditions in Bangladesh are squalid and bleak, with 90 per cent of the refugees dependent on food assistance and a considerable number living in makeshift shelters. To make matters worse, the monsoon season consisting of heavy rain and cyclones has begun in Bangladesh. There is a real danger of landslides, floods and waterborne diseases.
This article was published by The Straits Times on 4 April 2018.
The digs will take place from 2 April to 22 April 2018.
This article was published by The Straits Times on 4 April 2018.
Dr Mustafa Izzuddin is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was published by the Wall Street Journal on 2 April 2018.
Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was published by The Newpaper on 3 April 2018.
Dr Terence Chong is Deputy Director and Head, Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was published by TODAY on 29 March 2018.
Dr Lee Hwok-Aun is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was translated from ISEAS Perspective 2018/15 Singapore as Location of Choice as Regional Headquarters for Japanese MNEs: Strengths and Challenges by Kazunobu Hayakawa and Kohei Shiino and published by Lianhe Zaobao on 27 March 2018.
Kazunobu Hayakawa is Overseas Research Fellow, Institute of Developing Economies, and Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute; and Kohei Shiino is Associate Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Takushoku University.
“A “new generation” leader for Myanmar’s National League for Democracy?” by Ye Htut
2018/35, 5 April 2018
Following the surprise resignation of President Htin Kyaw on 21 March 2018, Myanmar’s Parliament elected lower-house speaker Mr Win Myint as President, and swore him in on 30 March. Under Myanmar’s current political set-up, it is relevant to ponder what the role of the new president is.
According to the 2008 constitution, the President is both head of state and head of government. With the passing of the State Counsellor bill (set into motion by President Htin Kyaw) since April 2016, however, Ms Aung San Suu Kyi has become the de facto leader of Myanmar, with President Htin Kyaw playing a largely ceremonial role.