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“Constructing the Indo-Pacific” by Malcolm Cook

 

2018/42, 17 April 2018

The most effective regional frameworks are virtuous cycles. They are built on key state-to-state relations among members and reinforce and strengthen these same relations. The Franco-German relationship is seen as the European Union’s foundation and driving force. The post-war major power partnership between the US and Japan is the foundation for the Asia-Pacific.  Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are frequently referred to as the “core states” of ASEAN.

 

Cassey Lee quoted in TODAY: “Non-urban constituencies with lower income a key battleground in Malaysia’s GE: Research paper”

 

This article was based on ISEAS Perspective 2018/22 “Household Income Growth since GE13: Implications for GE14” by Dr Cassey Lee and published by TODAY on 16 April 2018.

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

 

Aaron Kao interviewed by CNA: “Digging deep: Researchers try to unravel Singapore’s history at the Singapore Art Museum”

 

This interview was published by CNA on 14 April 2018.

Mr Aaron Kao is Research Officer, Archaeology Unit, Nalanda – Sriwijaya Centre, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in TODAY: “In Malaysia’s polls, BN faces a test of loyalty versus a yearning for change”

 

This article was published by TODAY on 13 April 2018.

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

 

“China’s Investment in Malaysian Manufacturing in 2017” by Tham Siew Yean

 

2018/41, 13 April 2018

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) recently reported a total of RM197.1 billion of approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors for the year 2017. Foreign direct investments (FDI) contributed RM54.7 billion, or 27.8% of the total. China continued to be the top FDI source for the second year in a row. However, the value of China’s investments has dropped by 18.7% from RM4.8 billion in 2016 to RM3.9 billion in 2017. China’s investments have also diversified to include non-metallic mineral products, transport equipment, rubber products and E&E products.

 

“Potholes lie ahead for China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Vietnam” – An Op-Ed by Le Hong Hiep in VN Express

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2018/18 The Belt and Road Initiative in Vietnam: Challenges and Prospects by Dr Le Hong Hiep and reproduced by VN Express on 12 April 2018.

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

 

“Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Visit to China (8 to 12 April 2018)” by Lye Liang Fook

 

2018/40, 11 April 2018

Singapore Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong’s working visit to Beijing, Hainan and Shanghai underscores the importance Singapore attaches to maintaining regular exchanges with China at the highest level. Coming just after China’s Party Congress and its “Two Sessions” in October 2017 and March 2018 respectively, PM Lee met with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, Vice President Wang Qishan and Shanghai’s Party Secretary Li Qiang. In September 2017, PM Lee had made an official visit to China where he met with Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang and Wang Qishan.

 

“How redrawn electoral boundaries can help Barisan” – An Op-Ed by Francis Hutchinson in The Straits Times

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 7 April 2018.

Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow and Coordiantor Malaysia Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in TODAY: “Malaysia goes to the polls on May 9”

 

This article was published by TODAY on 10 April 2018.

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

 

” Malaysia-India relations at a crossroads” – An Op-Ed by Mustafa Izzuddin in APP Policy Forum

 

This article was published by APP Policy Forum on 11 April 2018.

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