19 November 2024
Morning Shot: Why is multilateral cooperation key in fostering growth amid potential global trade wars in a new Trump era?
The importance of multilateral cooperation has come into focus amid a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, as several high-profile summits take place over last and this week, including the G20 Summit, APEC Economic Leaders' Summit, and COP29.
But, as it becomes increasingly challenging to imagine how Washington and Beijing’s relationship is set to turn as Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, how is the future world order looking when it comes to geoeconomics? And how will smaller countries like Singapore fare?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Leah Millis / Pool Photo via AP

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19 March 2024
Morning Shot: Why does ASEAN Centrality matters in a rules-based multilateral order?
Singapore and Australia are set to enter new chapter of cooperation in 2025. This comes on the back of PM Lee’s meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the 9th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting and the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of an open and inclusive rules-based multilateral order that supports ASEAN Centrality. But why is ASEAN Centrality so important to a small country like Singapore?
Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: ST/ Kua Chee Siong

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27 November 2023
Morning Shot: How can elected officials on international bodies advance Singapore's national interests?
It’s a green light for Singapore’s President to take up roles in foreign and global organisations in a private capacity, if the Cabinet advises that it’s in Singapore’s national interest to do so.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman of the Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his perspectives on the potential effects the latest development could have on Singapore's competitiveness and standing on the global stage.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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16 August 2023
Morning Shot: Can Singapore still remain competitive in a world where geopolitical concerns take precedence over open trade?
As part of the reinventing Destiny Conference held to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, DPM Lawrence Wong cautioned that small states like Singapore will be at threat, in a world where geopolitical concerns take precedence over open trade.
When asked about his thoughts on developed world governments from the developed world stepping in and funding various industries or technologies, DPM Wong also recollected a time back in the 90s - when Singapore was routinely criticised for having active state involvement in the markets.
Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman of the Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights on Singapore’s standing amid geopolitical nuances and how our little red dot is working hard at keeping its competitive edge.
Presented by: Lynlee Foo
This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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1 April 2023
Why is Singapore an "old friend" to China?
China concluded its first in-person Boao Forum since the COVID-19 outbreak last week.
Coming on the back of that, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong who met China’s top leadership is calling for new ground rules so that global trade can continue without decoupling, in an increasingly divided world. So, how can countries achieve that fine balance?
Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman of the Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his perspective.

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4 January 2023
Regional Roundup: What to watch out for in SEA in 2023
Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights on how Southeast Asia is set to grow in 2023 amid inflation woes, tourism recovery coming on the back of China's reopening and ASEAN's role in resolving the protracted Myanmar conflict.

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