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Le Hong Hiep quoted in Reuters: “Vietnam seeks to pacify China as landmark U.S. carrier visit signals warming ties”

 

This article was published by Reuters on 4 March 2018.

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

 

Norshahril Saat quoted in Malaysiakini: “Perception of PAS-Umno ties could sway support in Kelantan”

 

This article was published by Malaysiakini on 2 March 2018.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Ian Storey quoted in The Economist: “Decades of optimism about China’s rise have been discarded”

 

This article was published by The Economist on 1 March 2018.

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

 

Javier Revilla Diez quoted in Platts: “Malaysia Pengerang refinery to boost demand for tankers: experts”

 

This article was published by Platts on 1 March 2018.

Dr Javier Revilla Diez is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Le Hong Hiep interviewed by CNA: “Land disputes a danger to Vietnam’s Communist Party”

 

This interview was published by CNA on 1 March 2018.

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

 

Workshop on Ageing and Demographic Change in Asia: Caring for the Rapidly Growing Number of Elders in our Society, jointly organised by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Sasakawa Peace Foundation

 

Together with Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), ISEAS organised a 2-day workshop on Ageing and Demographic Change in Asia: Caring for the Rapidly Growing Number of Elders in our Society.

The ISEAS-SPF workshop brought together more than 80 thought leaders and policymakers from around the region to share and discuss the current and future of Aging in East and Southeast Asia in four critical areas: Institutional – residential care, Community-based care, Education and training for care-givers, and Active ageing.

This workshop also marks the launch of SPF’s Asia Impact Dialogue Series and coincide with the 45th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan relations, a reflection of the close ties that Japan shares with ASEAN countries, and its commitment in addressing the social-development challenges faced by countries in the region. 

Dr Amy Khor, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Health, graced the event as Guest-of-Honour, and delivered the keynote address.

 

Sanchita Basu Das quoted in Straits Times: “Taking the Asean trade horse to the water”

 

This article was published in The Straits Times and Business Times on 23 February 2018.

Dr Sanchita Basu Das is Lead Researcher (Economics Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Francis Hutchinson quoted in The Malaysian Insight: “Distrust, disconnect cause Johoreans to spurn China, embrace Singapore”

 

This article was published by Malaysian Insight on 23 February 2018.

Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow and Coordinator of Malaysia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Vannarith Chheang quoted in The ASEAN Post: “Cambodia and Japan navigate a changing geopolitical landscape together”

 

This article was published by The ASEAN Post on 22 February 2018.

Dr Vannarith Chheang is Associate Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Pritish Bhattacharya quoted in Nikkei Asian Review: “Digital tech to help ASEAN unlock up to $627bn in productivity”

 

This article was published by Nikkei Asian Review on 21 February 2018.

Mr Pritish Bhattacharya is Research Officer with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.