Book That Explores the Socio-cultural Aspect of the ASEAN Community Launched

The Straits Times

31 May 2018

Discussions about ASEAN tend to focus on the political, security and economic issues, but a new book explores the socio-cultural aspect of the community.

The book, Singapore: Insights From The Inside, offers perspectives of contributors across 20 nationalities.

Speaking at the launch on Wednesday (May 30), Mr Ong Keng Yong, chairman of the Singapore International Foundation (SIF), said: “The 50 essays offer multi-faceted and interesting perspectives on the initiatives that the region can pursue, to help build a vibrant ASEAN community.”

Now in its third volume, the book was launched by Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan at the National Gallery Singapore.

It comprises short essays and illustrations bound by the common theme of how a “people-oriented and socially responsible Asean community” can be achieved, SIF said.

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