Event Highlights

Seminar on “Australia and Southeast Asia: ASEAN vs. Minilateralism?”

 

In this hybrid seminar, Prof Nick Bisley examined Australia’s approach to Southeast Asia and the tensions that exist between its traditional multilateralism and more recent embrace of competitive minilateralism.

 

Seminar on “Business and Economic Priorities under Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2023”

 

In this hybrid seminar, Mr Arsjad Rasjid discussed the business and economic priorities of ASEAN-BAC under Indonesia’s chairmanship. With the change in leadership this year, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) seeks to ASEAN’s centrality to world markets by initiating innovations that promote greater inclusivity within the region.

 

E-Launch and Discussion of “The State of Southeast Asia 2023 Survey Report”

 

The fifth edition of The State of Southeast Asia: 2023 Survey Report E-launch event presented key survey findings that were analysed by discussants Prof Tommy Koh, Mr Shivshankar Menon, Ms Wendy Cutler and Prof Chen Dongxiao.

 

Webinar on the “Trade in Digital Services in Asia and the Pacific: A Study of Six Selected Economies”

 

In this webinar, Professor Rupa Chanda – Director of Trade, Investment and Innovation at UNESCAP Bangkok presented on digital services trade in the global context before focussing on the Asia Pacific region, selecting 6 countries to do a deep dive study on – China, India, Fiji, Mongolia, Philippines and Indonesia. She specifically highlighted the enabling factors, the implications for development and the policy needed to further support the trade in digital services in Asia.

 

Webinar on “Peace Dialogue in Thailand’s Deep South: Prospects and Pitfalls”

 

In this webinar, Mr Matthew Wheeler (Senior Analyst, Southeast Asia, International Crisis Group) talked about the complicated security situation in Thailand’s Deep South.

 

Webinar on “The Indonesia National Survey Project 2022: Engaging with Developments in the Political, Economic and Social Spheres”

 

In this webinar, Dr Burhanuddin Muhtadi, Dr Siwage Dharma Negara and Dr Hui Yew-Foong discussed the results of a nationwide survey conducted in Indonesia and extensively analysed Indonesians’ attitudes toward political, economic, and social-cultural issues.

 

Seminar on “Portuguese Influence in Southeast Asia: The Past and the Future by João Cravinho”

 

In this hybrid seminar, Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, João Gomes Cravinho, presented on the diplomatic relationship between Portugal and Southeast Asia.

 

Webinar on “The ‘Tao’ of China’s Digital Economic Transformation and Lessons for Southeast Asia”

 

In this webinar, Mr Brian A. Wong – Managing Director of Seacliff Partners Limited and Founder and Chairman of RADII Media expounds on his views of the digital transformation in China and Southeast Asian countries, whereby he draws on his knowledge that is largely influenced by his first-hand professional experience working as Alibaba’s former executive.

 

Webinar on “Vietnam’s Economy in 2023: Navigating Domestic Challenges and Global Headwinds”

 

In this webinar, Dr Tuan Ho analyzed Vietnam’s economic challenges and opportunities in 2023 and what investors should watch out for. He also discussed the measures that the Vietnamese government should take to deal with the global headwinds and domestic challenges in the year ahead.

 

Webinar on “Challenges Facing Agricultural Trade Between The Mekong Countries And China: Value Chain Analyses Focusing On Non-tariff Measures”

 

In this webinar, Dr Jayant Menon, Dr Pham Minh Thai and Dr Punpreecha Bhuthong shared their research findings on the agriculture value chain in Mekong countries, and how China has affected them.