The Indonesia – Singapore Forum took place on 8 December 2017 at the Orchard Hotel and saw a gathering of more than 120 youths, up and coming politicians, academics, successful entrepreneurs, popular artists, and prominent activists to strengthen exchanges and bring bilateral relations to a higher levels.
This article was published by The Straits Times on 7 December 2017.
Dr On Su-Ann is Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was translated from ISEAS Perspective “2017/89 Public Perceptions of China in Indonesia: The Indonesia National Survey” by Lianhe Zaobao and published on 7 December 2017.
Dr Johanes Herlijanto is Lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Pelita Harapan University (UPH), Jakarta. He was Visiting Fellow in the Indonesia Study Program at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
“Famous last words by an Asean giant” – An Op-Ed by Moe Thuzar and Termsak Chalermpalanupap in TODAY
This article was published by TODAY on 5 December 2017.
Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap and Ms Moe Thuzar are Lead Researcher (Political & Security Affairs) and Lead Researcher (Socio-Cultural Affairs), ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute respectively.
These articles were published by The Straits Times on 5 December 2017.
Prof Wang Gungwu is Chairman of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He was speaking at The Straits Times Global Outlook Forum.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan delivering the 15th ASEAN Lecture on 5 December 2017 (Source: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute)
Dr Balakrishnan began by saying that ASEAN is at inflexion point today because the world itself is facing uncertainties especially in the areas of geopolitical balance, demographics and ideological divides.
Participants at the ASEAN Lecture (Source: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute)
Dr Balakrishnan went on to describe the unlikely beginnings of ASEAN at a time when Cold War politics gripped the region, and said that if the region had not come together, it would have been a mere collection of proxies and vassal states to the major powers. With Southeast Asia’s population reaching 628 million today – 60% of whom are below the age of 35 – it is even more imperative for member states to foster regional integration through ASEAN, work together to have a louder voice on the global stage and overcome each country’s respective national interests without abandoning it.
Professor Tommy Koh engaging the minister during the Q&A session (Source: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute)
Singapore’s priorities as it takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2018 is to strengthen ASEAN’s resilience and expanding our innovative capacities. Singapore will seek to promote an ASEAN Smart Cities’ Network to enable seamless flows of ideas to seize the opportunities brought about by the digital revolution; build collective resilience to combat terrorism, extremism and transboundary crime; strengthen ASEAN’s dynamism by investing in our youth’s skills development; and ensure economic resilience through a high-quality Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan exchanging pleasantries with Mr Fang Xinwen, Charge d’affaires a.i of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (Source: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute)
Close to 150 people from the private sector, diplomatic corps, academia as well as schools attended the ASEAN Lecture.
Click here for the transcript of Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Speech and Question and Answer Session.
“New Leader to Help Improve Golkar’s Popularity” by Ulla Fionna
2017/71, 8 December 2017