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“Australia, Trump, and the TPP,” an ASEANFocus piece by Marina Tsirbas featured in APPS Policy Forum

 

The article, which was published online by APPS Policy Forum on November 28, 2016 can be viewed here.

Marina Tsirbas is senior executive adviser for policy engagement at the National Security College, The Australian National University. This piece first appeared in ASEANFocus, a publication by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. The latest edition of ASEANFocus can be downloaded here.

Norshahril Saat quoted by Southeast Asia Globe: “Indonesia readies itself for more Ahok protests”

 

The article was first published by Southeast Asia Globe on November 25, 2016.

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

 

The 39th Singapore Lecture mentioned in The Straits Times: “Dutch PM: Don’t turn inwards, stay open to improve lives”

 

The article was first published by The Straits Times on November 25, 2016.

The 39th Singapore Lecture was delivered by His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands on Thursday, 24 November 2016 at the Raffles City Convention Centre. It was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, and Coordinating Minister for Economics and Social Policies, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and titled “The Netherlands, Singapore, our Regions, our World: Connecting our Common Future”.

 

The 39th Singapore Lecture mentioned in Xinhua: “Dutch PM visits Singapore to enhance cooperation”

 

The article was first published by Xinhua on November 24, 2016.

The 39th Singapore Lecture was delivered by His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands on Thursday, 24 November 2016 at the Raffles City Convention Centre. It was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, and Coordinating Minister for Economics and Social Policies, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and titled “The Netherlands, Singapore, our Regions, our World: Connecting our Common Future”.

 

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute mentioned in TODAY: “Manila will be a neutral, honest Asean chair: Philippine diplomat”

 

The article was first published by TODAY on November 24, 2016.

His Excellency Enrique A. Manalo, who spoke at the ASEAN Lecture Series on 23 Nov 2016, was interviewed by TODAY on the Philippine’s role as the ASEAN Chair next year as well as its key priorities under its chairmanship.

 

Ooi Kee Beng quoted by Malay Mail Online: “Why Bersih 5 had a lower turnout ― did Dr M play a role?”

 

The article was first published online by Malay Mail Online on November 24, 2016. It was also published online by Yahoo! News on November 24, 2016.

Dr Ooi Kee Beng is Deputy Director of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Highlights from the 39th Singapore Lecture

 

The 39th Singapore Lecture, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, and Coordinating Minister for Economics and Social Policies, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, was titled “The Netherlands, Singapore, our Regions, our World: Connecting our Common Future”. 

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Malcolm Cook featured on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story program discussing the future of the TPP.

 

Why is Donald Trump against the TPP trade deal?” went on-air on 22 November 2016. Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow at Regional Strategic & Political Studies Programme, ISEAS.

Ooi Kee Beng quoted by Los Angeles Times: “Thousands rally in Malaysia to demand the scandal-ridden prime minister resign”

 

The article was first published online by Los Angeles Times on November 19, 2016.

Dr Ooi Kee Beng is Deputy Director of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Ian Storey quoted by The New York Times: “Philippines to Declare Marine Sanctuary in South China Sea”

 

The article was first published by The New York Times on November 22, 2016.

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