Event Highlights

Webinar on “Shaping more resilient Indonesia-Singapore relations amidst global uncertainties”

 

In this webinar, Ambassador H.E. Mr Suryo Pratomo shared his perspectives on Indonesia-Singapore relations and elaborated on the future plans that were set in place between the two countries during the Leaders’ Retreat held in Bintan on 25 January 2022.  

 

Webinar on “Cadre or Cartel? The Evolution of the Political Party and of the Political-Party System in Thailand”

 

In this webinar, Dr James Ockey and Dr Punchada Sirivunnabood examined the development and adaptations of political parties in Thailand. Drawing on the speakers’ book manuscript on stability, change, institutionalization and evolution in the Thai political-party system, the webinar seeks to shed light on the current state and future of Thailand’s major parties.

 

Book E-launch of “ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat”

 

The ASEAN Studies Centre hosted the official launch of the book ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat, written by Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, followed by an engaging panel discussion on “ASEAN Centrality and ASEAN’s Aspirations for the Future of the Region”.

 

Webinar on “Governance Challenges and Opportunities for Indonesia’s New Capital Nusantara”

 

In this webinar, Dr Diani Sadiawati and Mr Yance Arizona shared their opinions on the various governmental and regulatory challenges in implementing Indonesia’s New Capital Nusantara.

 

Webinar on “New Perspectives on the Johor State Election”

 

In this webinar, the March Johor elections will be analysed. Dr Serina Rahman presented her findings as a resident in Johor, as well as representatives from three parties new to contesting in Johor – Amira Aisyah (MUDA), Datin Paduka Che Asmah (Pejuang), and Dr Rajiv Bhanot (Warisan).

 

Webinar on “Vietnam – China South China Sea Disputes: Recent Developments and Prospect”

 

In this webinar, Dr Vu Hai Dang provided a comprehensive overview of the South China Sea disputes between Vietnam and China, examining issues that have been resolved and those currently under negotiation. He also provided insights into how the disputes might evolve in the future.

 

Webinar on “COVID-19, Vaccination and Reopening in Southeast Asia: Country-level and ASEAN responses”

 

In this webinar, Dr Tham Siew Yean and Sara Abdullah explored responses in the region to the vaccination and reopening challenge, investigating country-level approaches and ASEAN’s initiatives.

 

ISEAS Webinar on “Climate Change and SMEs in Southeast Asia: What Do We Know, and What Can We Do?”

 

In this webinar, Dr Michael Schaper from the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Dr Ryal Wun from the Global Compact Network Singapore and Mr Sebastian Cortes-Sanchez from the Asian Trade Centre discuss the motivations and barriers to climate action in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia.

 

Webinar on “The Politics of Memory: The Commemoration of Sino-Vietnamese Conflicts in Vietnam”

 

In this webinar, Dr Martin Grossheim discussed how Vietnam has been commemorating Sino-Vietnamese armed conflicts since the early 1990s and explained Hanoi’s changing attitude towards the history of these conflicts.