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Moe Thuzar quoted by Reuters: “Rohingya crisis, Suu Kyi under the microscope at Southeast Asia summit”

 

This article was published by Reuters on 8 November 2018.

Ms Moe Thuzar is Lead Researcher (Socio-Cultural Affairs), ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

In the News: 44th Singapore Lecture by His Excellency Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China

 

The 44th Singapore Lecture by His Excellency Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, is organised by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in collaboration with Business China.

First organised by ISEAS—Yusof Ishak Institute in 1980, the Singapore Lecture is one of the intellectual highlights of Singapore. It provides an opportunity for distinguished global statesmen and leaders to reach a wider audience in Singapore and speak on topics of international and regional interest.

Premier Li’s lecture, titled “Pursuing Open and Integrated Development for Shared Prosperity 在开放融通中共创共享繁荣” will touch on Singapore-China and ASEAN-Singapore relations, as well as China’s determination to promote free trade and support economic globalisation.

 

Cassey Lee quoted by Nikkei Asian Review: “Southeast Asia awakens to the power of corporate competition”

 

This article was published by Nikkei Asian Review on 6 November 2018.

Dr Cassey Lee is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Termsak Chalermpalanupap quoted in VOA: “China to Go On Defensive at ASEAN Summit”

 

This article was published by VOA on 2 November 2018.

Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap is Lead Researcher (Political & Security Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Wang Gungwu interviewed by Mediacorp on ASEAN: “王赓武谈亚细安的挑战”

 

This episode of Focus on ASEAN was broadcasted by Mediacorp Channel 8 on 25 October 2018.

Prof Wang Gungwu is Chairman, Board of Trustees, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

In the News: “Defining New Malaysia”

 

The Malaysia Studies Programme Seminar on “Defining New Malaysia” was delivered by Mr Liew Chin Tong on 1 November 2018.

 

Serina Abdul Rahman interview on Beritamediacorp: “Derma pakaian untuk mangsa bencana: Satu keperluan atau hambat bantuan kritikal?”

 

This interview, on clothing donations in disaster relief,  was broadcasted by Beritamediacorp on 31 October 2018.

Dr Serina Abdul Rahman is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Leo Suryadinata quoted in NPR: “China Tries To Woo A Sprawling Global Chinese Diaspora”

 

This article was published by NPR on 29 October 2018.

Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Francis Hutchinson quoted by The Straits Times: “Do Singapore and Johor need a third link?”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 28 October 2018.

Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

In the News: Indonesia’s Future Economy by Mr Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno

 

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute organised an Indonesia Studies Programme Seminar titled “Indonesia’s Future Economy” on Monday 29 October 2018.

Mr Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Indonesian businessman, investor and politician, immediate past Vice Governor of Jakarta, and Prabowo Subianto’s running mate in the 2019 Indonesian presidential election delivered the seminar.