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Belt and Road Initiative Revisited: Boon or Bane for Southeast Asia? Trade and investment is a two-way street. Investments in ASEAN countries have commonly been discussed, but how has the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) improved the volume of trade and investment from ASEAN to China? How can we capitalise on the opportunities arising from BRI and navigate the rising geopolitical tensions in the region? Likewise, how has China’s view of BRI in Southeast Asia changed and what are their considerations? 🗓 Wednesday, 17 November 2021 🕡 6 - 7pm (SGT) 🖥 Zoom Register: https://bit.ly/eoabri21 Panellists Rex Eng Deputy General Manager China Singapore International Logistics Park Olivia Siong Beijing Correspondent ChannelNewsAsia (CNA) Dr Oh Ei Sun Senior Fellow Singapore Institute of International Affairs Calvin Wee Co-Founder The Young SEAkers

Discover+: Blockchain 📝 Hear from professionals working in organisations such as ASEAN Blockchain Consortium, Government Technology Agency of Singapore, IBM Systems, and more! 💬 Unbeknownst to many, the blockchain industry, which is based upon an immutable and transparent database, spans from the media and information sector to the travel and mobility sector and is slated to be incorporated into many more sectors of our society. 👍 To capitalise on the growing relevance of this industry and facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology by corporations locally, Singapore has pumped $12 million dollars into launching the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme as part of our wider blockchain ecosystem. 🗓: 16 November 🕣: 7.30-9pm 🏠: Zoom Sign up at: bit.ly/Discover-Blockchain by 16 November, 12pm!

AVPN Southeast Asia Social Investment Summit 2021. AVPN is a leading ecosystem builder that is increasing the flow of financial, human, and intellectual capital from Asia and around the world into the social sector in Asia. They provide a network of peers, rigorous learning programmes, and innovative capital mobilization opportunities that make sure resources are more effectively deployed. Here are some sessions which may be useful for you: Future Skilling Youths in a Post-Pandemic World https://avpn.asia/event/avpn-southeast-asia-summit-2021/?playlist=92c5492&video=79752e1 Impact Deep Dive: Mobilising Capital Towards Future Skills for Youths in a Post-Pandemic World https://avpn.asia/event/avpn-southeast-asia-summit-2021/?playlist=92c5492&video=79752e1 Leveraging Digital Transformation and Technology to Drive Greater Impact for Youth in the Next Decade https://avpn.asia/event/avpn-southeast-asia-summit-2021/?playlist=92c5492&video=79752e1

Cultural Diplomacy Forum #2 Join us to discuss ASEAN and Korea arts and cultural policy ! If you are an artist, arts/cultural worker, or interested in ASEAN and Korean arts and cultural policy, be sure to get involved in Public Diplomacy Week 2021 where we will discuss ASEAN-ROK exchange through Arts & Culture! Get the chance to meet key figures across Asia who are involved with major developments in ASEAN and the arts sector across Asia. 📅Friday, 29th October 2021 ⏰ 3 - 4pm (SGT) Sign up: https://bit.ly/KACDFxKF

ASEAN Business and Investment Summit is just around the corner! Join senior figures (President of Indonesia, Sultan of Brunei, Premier State Council of PRC, Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada, Cambodia, Malaysia, UK, Vietnam) from ASEAN and beyond, external partners, public and private sectors who will discuss “Building Our Sustainable Future”. Don’t miss the keynote speech and panel discussions on ASEAN key issues and ways to recover stronger together. 📅 25 October, Monday ⏰8.30 AM (GMT+8) 🧑‍💻Register now: https://cutt.ly/fEOjW26

Sawatdii everyone, The CLS Thai Program, at the NUS, together with the Language Institute, Chiang Mai University, would like to cordially invie you to participate in the Program's first virtual immersion, scheduled between Monday 6 and Friday 17, December 2021 (10-days program). Joining the program, in each day, you will be engaged in authentic communicative activities in 1 hour and a half (1.50 hour), followed by a 1-hour session on Global Cafe: interact with Thai friends. The fee for the virtual program is 8,150 baht (for a total of 25 hours). On this note, we are organizing a demo session (free of charge) on Friday 22 October, 2021. Further details are as follows: 1) Thai language lesson = 12-1:30 pm (Singapore local time) 2) Global Cafe = 5-6 pm Singapore local time) Demo Session Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1NleOkmG4Yhh9w3PmjbbIFwGqJlVg-QEM_LXqrleL1fo/mobilebasic

The Future is ASEAN - A Pathway to Growth in Southeast Asia webinar. 📅 13 October ⏰ 10:00 (GMT+8) 💻 https://lnkd.in/g2VSKMAP The panelists will highlight ASEAN as an investment destination and the growth opportunities in the region. Register now!

Greetings! We are pleased to invite you to join the 4th lecture of the Southeast Asia Lecture Hall program. Participation in the lecture is free of charge and e-certificates will be provided for all participants. The fourth lecture will feature Ambassador Yamada Takio, Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam. Date: Wednesday, 13 October 2021 Time : 09:00 - 11:00 (GMT+8) Subject : Building regional architecture Registration to the fourth lecture and more information about the program can be found in the following link https://bit.ly/SEALH There will be a 50 minutes Q&A session where participants can ask questions to the speaker directly in the Zoom or if you join through Youtube you can ask your questions in the chat box where your question will be displayed and read by the moderator.

ASEAN Business Youth Association (ABYA), in partnership with Talent @ Switch, powered by National Youth Council, Enterprise Singapore, and *SCAPE, will be hosting the ABYA LEAPS x Talent @ SWITCH Youth Challenge 2021 on 30 Oct 2021 (Sat), 10am – 1pm (GMT+8). Date: 30 Oct 2021 (Sat) Time: 10am – 1pm (GMT+8) Mode: Online via Zoom Contact for assistance: Ting Fung, 8522 2078 Limited to 25 seats. Sign up: https://bit.ly/ABYALEAPS by 8 Oct Objectives: - To showcase youth-led projects from our LEAPS Youth Challenge that have proposed innovative solutions to companies on business resiliency, regional market strategy and sustainable impact; - To hear insights from experts on the importance of incorporating the sustainability element into business strategies and methods of doing this, as well as discuss the opportunities and challenges in advancing ASEAN’s green economy; - To provide youth a platform to network with industry leaders, ASEAN leaders and fellow youth who will shape a sustainable future together.

🌐AYO Indonesia Webinar🌐 In this webinar, the ASEAN Youth organization Indonesia chapter will raise a very special theme, “Reimagining the Future of Asia Pacific: The Role of Youth in Shaping the Future of the Region”. This Webinar will be attended by speakers from two different APEC economies, Nguyễn Cẩm Tú (@nguyencamtu127) and Tracy Han (@tracyhan7) to share the perspective on how youth can contribute in shaping the future of the region. Mark your calendar! 🗓: Saturday, October 2th, 2021 🕰: 09.00 - 10.30 Singapore Time (GMT+8) 💻: Zoom 📌Register NOW through bit.ly/WebinarAYOIndo5

ASEAN YOUNG CLIMATE LEADERS PROGRAMME 100 selected young individuals across ASEAN will have the opportunity to participate in a 4 day virtual leadership programme and pitch a proposal with seed funding to kick start their climate change initiative across 7 different priority areas: - Nature Conservation & Biodiversity, - Coastal & Marine Environment, - Water Resources Management, - Environmentally sustainable cities, - Climate change, - Chemicals & Waste, - Environmental education & sustainable consumption & production. Application closes on 31 October 2021. Sign up now at https://bit.ly/APPLY-ASEANYCLP

Want to learn more about volunteering overseas outside of Singapore but not sure how? Fret not! Youth Corps Beyond SG cluster is launching our very own webinar, called Volunteering Worlds of ASEAN! Join us in exploring volunteerism in 3 ASEAN countries' (Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines) from experienced speakers from each country! Sign up here via: https://go.gov.sg/volworldsofasean

We are pleased to invite you to join the 3rd lecture of  the Southeast Asia Lecture Hall program.  Participation in the lecture is free of charge and e-certificates will be provided for all participants. The third lecture will be held on Wednesday and it will feature President Jose Ramos Horta,  President of Timor Leste (2007-2012), Nobel Laureate  Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2021  Time :  09:00 - 11:00 (GMT+8)  Subject : Peace Studies  Registration to the third lecture and more information about the program can be found in the following link https://bit.ly/SEALH There will be a 50 minutes Q&A session where participants can ask questions to the speaker directly in the Zoom or if you join through Youtube you can ask your questions in the chat box where your question will be displayed and read by the moderator.

The Young SEAkers Supply Chain Hackathon supported by YCH. YCH is Singapore's largest home-grown supply chain solutions company. Winning team will stand a chance to win an employment opportunity with YCH including the YCH Management Associate Programme placement for the grand champion. Registration: 20 September Shortlisting: 24 September Hackathon: 1 - 3 October Register: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/supply-chain-hackathon-2021-tickets-169450231203

From Troops to Trolls: Inside Thailand's Information Operations. 15 September 2020 2 - 3 pm Speaker: Aim Sinpeng, Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/sea-AimSinpeng This talk is based on a new research made possible by Twitter's release of new data of state backed disinformation campaigns in Thailand. These findings provide critical insights as to how state-sponsored influence campaigns operate in Thailand and their implications on youth led anti-government protests that erupted since 2020.

Unpacking the Firth Domain of the ASEAN Youth Development Index (YDI) Awareness, Values and Identity. 30th August (Monday) 11.45am - 1pm www.tinyurl.com/YDI-II-Webinar Find Out About: - How do young people learn about ASEAN? - What do Youths outside capital cities think about ASEAN? - What issues are important to ASEAN Youths? No registration required!

Digital Storytelling in SouthEast Asia Date: 2 Sept 2021 (Thurs), 3- 4.30pm This seminar brings together specialists from Singapore and Thailand, with backgrounds covering Academia, Data Journalism and Market Research. Join us and see how you can leverage storytelling to bring your message across! Programme: - Short presentation by each speaker within their respective fields and countries - Panel discussion - Q&A Speakers: - Isabelle Chua, Senior Writer, Kontinentalist - Harriet Robertson, Data Strategist and Founder of Syenthesis - Alex Mitchell, Asst Prof, NUS Department of Communications and New Media - Thanisara GG Ruangdej, CEO and Founder of Punch Up - Sarah Tabea Sammel, Trained Film Scholar and Filmmaker. Sign up: https://bit.ly/nuslib1

Greetings! We are pleased to invite you to join the 2nd lecture of the Southeast Asia Lecture Hall program. Participation in the lecture is free of charge and e-certificates will be provided for all participants. The second lecture will be held next week on Wednesday and it will feature Prof. Akihiko Tanaka, President of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Japan. Date: Wednesday, 1 September 2021 Time : 09:00 - 11:00 (GMT+8) Subject : Political Science Registration to the second lecture and more information about the program can be found in the following link www.sealecturehall.com. There will be a 50 minutes Q&A session where participants can ask questions to the speaker directly in the Zoom or if you join through Youtube you can ask your questions in the chat box where your question will be displayed and read by the moderator.

Join us as we explore strategies on how digital ecosystems and smart cities across ASEAN can emerge stronger from the aftershocks of the pandemic. 15 September 6.30 - 7.30pm Zoom Speakers: - Mr Tay Kok Chin, Chairman, Smart Cities Network - Ms Anna Koh, Senior Vice-President, CYFIRMA - Mr Shiva Susarla, Founder, RENERGii and Circular Cities Asia - Ms Goh Seok Mei, Executive Director, United Cities Singapore Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/eye-on-asia-emerging-stronger-from-the-aftershocks-of-covid-19-pandemic-registration-166034374283