Media

Ian Storey quoted by The Washington Post: “Why the South China Sea Fuels U.S.-China Tensions”

 

This article was published by The Washington Post on 13 February 2019.

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

 

Le Hong Hiep quoted by SCMP: “The second Trump-Kim summit will boost North Korea. Could it gain even more from Vietnam?”

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 12 February 2019.

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

 

“Trump-Kim Summit: Why Vietnam?” by Ha Hoang Hop and Lye Liang Fook

 

2019/18, 13 February 2019

US President Trump has announced that the second Trump – Kim Summit will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 27 to 28 February. Why is Vietnam chosen as the venue?

Hanoi is an acceptable location to both the United States and North Korea. Vietnam has diplomatic relations with both countries which also have their respective embassies in Hanoi.

 

“The Princess Gambit Debacle in Thailand” by Termsak Chalermpalanupap

 

2019/17, 13 February 2019

As widely expected, Thailand’s Election Commission on 11 February excluded Princess Ubolratana from its list of 69 qualified candidates for the premiership proposed by 45 parties due to contest the country’s 24 March elections.
The decision of Princess Ubolratana – the elder sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn – to accept the nomination of the Thai Raksa Chat Party as its candidate for the premiership is a matter of puzzlement and intrigue.

 

“Indonesia’s Tionghoa tensions: Revival of identity politics against Indonesia’s ethnic Chinese” – An Op-Ed by Leo Suryadinata in The Straits Times

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 12 February 2019.

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

 

Le Hong Hiep quoted by VN Express: “News Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi to further mutual agendas”

 

This article was published by VN Express on 12 February 2019.

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

 

Tang Siew Mun quoted by Nikkei Asian Review: “Mahathir still living in the shadow of Lee Kuan Yew”

 

This article was published by Nikkei Asian Review on 6 February 2019.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted by The Independent: “After Budget debate and cabinet reshuffling, is Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat ready to become 4th PM?”

 

This article was published by The Independent on 10 February 2019.

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Le Hong Hiep quoted by SCMP: “Donald Trump confirms second meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un will be in Hanoi”

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 9 February 2019.

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

 

Michael Montesano interviewed by CNA Primetime Asia: “Thailand Elections”

 

This programme was broadcast by Channel Newsasia on 8 February 2019.

Dr Michael Montesano is Visiting Senior Fellow and Coordinator Thailand Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.