Asian nations are today becoming more central to shaping global politics, economics and security. As Asia’s global influence grows, its countries must take responsibility for stability and peace, rather than allowing rivalries to define the century. This point was underscored during the dialogue between veteran diplomat and Distinguished Fellow at the NUS Asia Research Institute …

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Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending a trade truce with China until Nov. 10 so that the countries can work out their differences amidst the threat of escalating tariffs. Mahbubani was speaking at the launch of a book he co-edited — “Can Asians Think of Peace? Essays on Managing Conflict in the Asian Century” …

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The former Minister for Foreign Affairs opined that China did not want to displace the U.S. as the global hegemon, despite what some in the West might think. He was speaking as the guest-of-honour at NUS Asia Research Institute’s launch of “Can Asians Think of Peace? Essays on Managing Conflict in the Asian Century” Mothership, …

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杨荣文：中国无意发动战争 正力所能及应对美国 (George Yeo: China has no intention of starting a war and is doing its best to deal with the United States) On Friday afternoon (August 22), the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS) held a launch event for the collection of essays, “Can Asians Think of Peace?” co-edited by …

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Dr. Sumit Mandal, Muhammad Alagil Chair in Arabia Asia Studies at ARI, recently delivered his talk titled ‘Transregional Studies: Arabia Asia as a Case’ as part of the Oceans Unbound Roundtable by Imagined Malaysia at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. The event received media coverage in the Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily: Sin Chew Daily, …

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大国博弈稀土换筹码 我国布局`无矿变有矿` 关键矿产抢夺战 ARI Associate Tom Özden-Schilling’s commentary on critical minerals is featured in Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao. Lianhe Zaobao, Sunday 13 July 2025

Singapore is home to cultural neighbourhoods such as Little India, Chinatown, Kampong Glam and the area around Tanjong Pagar that has become affectionately known as ‘Koreatown’. But did you know that there was once a ‘Little Japan’ too? NUS News 16 May, 2025

This Earth Day, it is worth reflecting on why nature matters and how we are making it part of our children’s everyday lives, say three Singapore researchers. Channel News Asia, 25 April 2025 

Buildings and structures for living, working and leisure can now be found floating on canals, lakes and even the sea. Union Investment magazine, March 2025

It’s time to support an ‘ageing in networks’ approach– one that recognises mobility, community, and connection beyond the block. The Straits Times, 26 April 2025