Event Highlights

Webinar on “The Role of Thai Village Health Volunteers in Controlling COVID-19”

 

Drawing on preliminary research in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Dr Anjalee Cohen examined some of the reasons for this success and the vital role that primary health care continues to play in controlling COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in Thailand.

 

Seminar On “What Can Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and ASEAN Chairmanship Deliver on Global Food Security?”

 

In this hybrid seminar, regional and global experts discuss how Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and ASEAN Chairmanship can deliver on global food security.

This hybrid seminar is the third in a series on regional and global economic issues organised by the Australian National University’s East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) and the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. The seminar is also supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore.

 

Webinar on “Toward a Robust ‘Digital Vietnam’: Strategies, Achievements and Prospects”

 

In this webinar, Mr Nguyen Hoa Cuong reviewed the achievements and challenges in Vietnam’s digitalization drive. He also discussed the opportunities and prospects of the country’s digital transformation in the coming years.

 

Webinar on “Tell China’s Story Well”: How China Projects Its Discourse Power in Southeast Asia

 

In this webinar, Mr Wang Zheng shared on the efforts adopted by China for its discourse outreach in Southeast Asia.

 

Conference on “Millennial Disruptions: Understanding the role of Indonesian Millennials in shaping a rapidly changing world”

 

This webinar conference serves as a platform for interactive and intellectually stimulating dialogue and debate on the multi-faceted challenges impacting the millennial generation, as well as their potential to powerfully influence the future trajectory of Indonesia’s overall social, cultural, economic, and political development.

 

Webinar on “Sabah’s Approach to Palm Oil: Sustainability, Controversy & Business Opportunity”

 

In this webinar, Datuk Frederick Kugan, Dr Glyn Davies, and Mr Joshua Lim showcased Sabah’s efforts to ensure the environmental sustainability of its palm oil production, as well as the importance the product has for its state economy.

 

Seminar on “Understanding The Impact Of The Youth Vote”

 

In this seminar, Mr James Chai looked into Malaysia’s most recent bill, Undi 18, that lowered the voting and candidacy age from 21 to 18 and allowed for automatic voter registration.

 

Webinar on “What Does Federal Democracy Mean for Myanmar?”

 

The webinar explored what the federal democracy vision might mean for different communities in a post-SAC Myanmar. Discussions also touched upon the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC)’s work and the complex challenges confronting multi-ethnic Myanmar.

 

Webinar on “Laws and Capital: What’s Restraining Freedom of the Press in Thailand”

 

In this webinar, Mr Noppatjak Attanon and Ms Wasinee Pabuprapap from Thailand’s Workpoint discussed the state of press freedom in Thailand. 

 

Conference on “Covid-19 in Southeast Asia 2020-2022: Restriction, Relief, Recovery”

 

In this hybrid conference, researchers from across Southeast Asia presented their findings and analyses of the manifold aspects of Covid-19.