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“Asean should highlight more of its efforts on economic cooperation,” an Op-Ed by Sanchita Basu Das in The Straits Times

 

The article was first published online by The Straits Times on August 02, 2016.

Ms Sanchita Basu Das is Fellow and Lead Researcher (Economic Affairs), ASEAN Studies Centre and Coordinator, Singapore APEC Study Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

“Fast-Track Talks on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea: An Opportunity to Move Forward”, a Commentary by Hoang Thi Ha

 

Commentary 2016/38, 1 August 2016

China’s proposal at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference (PMC) on 26 July 2016 to complete consultations on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS) by July 2017 is a welcome development. The announcement came at a time of great anxiety over rising tensions in SCS and concerns over China’s response to the Arbitral Tribunal Award. Interestingly, the proposed deadline overlaps with the Philippines’ tenure as ASEAN Chair. Given that the Philippines had just recorded a resounding legal victory over China, the proposal could therefore be seen as a gesture of reconciliation, affirming China’s commitment to constructive diplomacy with ASEAN.

 

“My Say: Does the national economy exist?”, an Op-Ed by Ooi Kee Beng in The Edge

 

The article was first published online by The Edge on August 01, 2016.

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

 

“Consolidating support: Jokowi’s second Cabinet reshuffle,” an Op-Ed by Ulla Fionna in TODAY

 

The article was first published online by TODAY on August 01, 2016.

Dr Ulla Fionna is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in Financial Times: “Malaysia anti-graft chief quits job early”

 

The article which was first published online by Financial Times on July 31, 2016, can be viewed here.

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

Lim Chen Sian quoted in Channel NewsAsia: “He finds forgotten treasures in ‘trash’”

 

The article which was first published online by Channel NewsAsia on August 01, 2016, can be viewed here.

Mr Lim Chen Sian is Associate Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

“Iktibar daripada penahanan Zulfikar,” an Op-Ed by Norshahril Saat in Berita Minggu

 

The article was first published online by the Berita Minggu on July 31, 2016.

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

 

“More Concern than Celebration: Jokowi’s Second Cabinet Reshuffle”, a Commentary by Ulla Fionna

 

Commentary 2016/37, 29 July 2016
Jokowi’s announcement of his second cabinet reshuffle (27/07) calls for more caution than celebration. While the return of Sri Muyani Indrawati is a welcome selection, other appointments should be viewed with more care. Overall, it seems that the reshuffle is Jokowi’s strategic move to consolidate his position among his supporters.

 

Malcolm Cook quoted in The Manila Times: “UN PCA ruling helps disputants worldwide”

 

The article which was first published online by The Manila Times on July 28, 2016, can be viewed here.

Dr Malcolm Cook is ISEAS Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

Tang Siew Mun quoted in The Straits Times: “South China Sea dispute: Asean voice drowned out as big powers pipe up”

 

The article which was first published by The Straits Times on July 29, 2016, can be viewed here.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow and Head of the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

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