Are we willing to pay for ecosystem services provided by others?

By Dr Helena Varkkey, Visiting Senior Research Fellow and Dr Michelle Miller, Senior Research Fellow, both from the Asia Research Institute at NUS, together with Associate Professor Alberto Salvo from the Department of Economics at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS College of Humanities and Sciences. The Business Times, 14 September 2021, p17

Can India become stronger than China? Yes, it can

India has the potential to become the world’s biggest economy. So what is stopping it? Kishore Mahbubani examines the reasons and offers solutions. Here are edited excerpts from his K.R. Narayanan Birth Centenary lecture earlier this month. The Straits Times, 18 August 2021, Opinion, pA20

The multilateral triangle

“The Biden administration’s commitment to strengthen the rules-based order is laudable and it has no better partners than the EU and Asean. All three parties need to act fast.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times.  The Straits Times, 14 August 2021, Asian Insider, pA24

Prof Brenda Yeoh elected to the Fellowship of the British Academy

Professor Brenda Yeoh has been elected as a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy (BA), in recognition of her international standing for work on ‘migration and development in Asia; migration, family and social reproduction; and transnationalism and cities.’ The BA elects Fellows in recognition of their ‘outstanding contributions to the SHAPE subjects – the social …

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Benevolence across races: Very Singaporean?

“While a few racist incidents have captured attention. let’s not forget the very Singaporean practice of reaching out to help each other across races.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 28 July 2021, Opinion, pA18

Celebrating Kampung Singapura and Global Singapore

“Despite the tensions that arise occasionally, the symbiotic synergy between the two identities is what makes Singapore truly special.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Strait Times. The Straits Times, 3 July 2021, Asian Insider, pA21

Asia, say no to Nato

“The Pacific has no need of the destructive militaristic culture of the Atlantic alliance.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times.  The Straits Times, 25 June 2021, Opinion, pA20

Singapore in a world of anxiety

“Covid-19 is one of many sources of anxiety for Singaporeans. But consider our strengths too as many nations grapple with very serious challenges.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times.  The Straits Times, 22 May 2021, Asian Insider, pA24