Media

Renaud Egreteau quoted in The Economist: “Democracy has muzzled Myanmar’s parliament”

 

This article was first published by The Economist in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “A no-talking shop”. 

Dr Renaud Egreteau is Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

Le Hong Hiep quoted in Vietnam+: “International media give positive view on PM’s US visit”

 

The article was first published by Vietnam+ on 31 May 2017.

Dr Le Hong Hiep is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“APEC Plans for Workers to Thrive and Cope in the Digital Age” by Lee Hwok Aun

 

2017/35, 1 June 2017

APEC’s Framework on Human Resource Development in the Digital Age, conceived at a High-Level Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on 15 May, is timely and important (click here). The proliferation of the digital economy, popularly known as Industrial Revolution 4.0, presents immense opportunities and challenges for the companies, workforces and governments in the Asia Pacific.

 

 

Charlotte Setijadi interviewed by CNA Insight: “The Ahok Controversy”

 

The programme was first boardcast by Channel NewsAsia on 25 May 2017.

Dr Charlotte Setijadi is Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Seminar on Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia: A Game Changer or a Non-Starter?

 

In this seminar, Mr Mukhriz Mahathir argued that the newly formed political party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia was instrumentally positioned to win over Malay voters whomay start to abandon UMNO.

 

 

Wan Saiful Wan Jan quoted in TODAY: “Discontent with BN will drive Malays towards opposition: Mukhriz”

 

The article was first published by TODAY on 31 May 2017.

Mr Wan Saiful Wan Jan is Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

Dato’ Seri Mukhriz bin Mahathir was speaking at a seminar organised by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute titled “Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia: A Game Changer or a Non-Starter?” on 30 May 2017.

 

 

Ian Storey quoted in The Diplomat: “A South China Sea Code of Conduct? Don’t Get Your Hopes Up.”

 

The article was first published by The Diplomat on 30 May 2017.

Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

ISEAS mentioned in The Straits Times: “Institutes named for pioneer leaders, former presidents”

 

The article was first published by The Straits Times on 30 May 2017.

Formerly known as Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, ISEAS was renamed ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in August 2015, in honour of Singapore’s First President.

 

 

“Vietnam’s Continued Balancing Act” by Le Hong Hiep

 

2017/34, 30 May 2017 

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is paying an official visit to the United States from 29 to 31 May 2017. The visit is an important opportunity for Vietnam to further strengthen its ties with the US and showcases Vietnam’s continued efforts to walk the line between the US and China.

 

 

Seminar on De-Globalisation Sentiments and Risks for ASEAN Economies

 

This seminar was held at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute to discuss the implications of global developments on ASEAN economies. Click on to read more.