Title:

 What challenges lie ahead of Singapore as it takes the helm of ASEAN?

Author:

Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Source:

International Business Times

Date:

January 19, 2018

Description:

Resilience and innovation are two themes Singapore will focus on as it takes the ASEAN chairmanship this year. However, there are certain challenges the city-state would have to face as the year unfolds. According to BMI Research, while Singapore will likely seek to ensure the continued progress of various regional initiatives, it may encounter increased frictions between ASEAN parties and China.