A New Look into ASEAN：George Yeo, Former Foreign Minister of Singapore

Description: ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was established in August 1967 in Bangkok, and has come to feature ten (soon to be eleven) member-states in Southeast Asia. The comprehensive rise of ASEAN is one of the most remarkable phenomena that have defined global geopolitics and economics over the past two decades. With over 660 million people and a dynamic, young, and vibrant workforce, Southeast Asia is doubtlessly a region to watch for those who are interested in the rise of Asia and the increasingly multipolar world order. As China’s most international, globally embedded, and cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong has a critical role to play in bridging Northeast and Southeast Asia. Through rigorous, robust conversations with leading thinkers, businessmen, politicians, and academics in the region, this programme seeks to platform, exhibit, and demonstrate the fascinating intricacies and pluralities that comprise ASEAN today.

In this episode, Brian Wong talk to George Yeo, former Foreign Minister of Singapore.

[Didmasela]

George Yeo is a very intelligent politician, diplomat, and geopolitical analyst. He gave a very good overview of ASEAN.

[Ktacc-yt]

His advice to HK should be taken seriously.

[barrywong]

There are many, particularly those from the US, would love to see Hong Kong stumble. They will foment negativity towards HK at every opportunity. This comes about because of their narrow-mindedness, their fear of China’s continued advancements and fear of losing their preeminent status in the world.

Hong Kong people must work industriously to prove these people wrong.

[HuaWuDi]

As a Singaporean chinese, i wish every Chinese people well, Chinese mainlanders and overseas chinese... and people who are friendly to the Chinese..

[chew-lf]

This interviewer is a typical Chinese who studied in the US and learns to talk very loud like the Americans. 😂 My ears ache listening to him.

[deanliu]

Stop talking with your silly accent. OMG

[wanalan]

You can kick Philippines out of Asean as they are not following Asean philosophy

[starfish]

Hk needs government ministers like George Yeo

[chonghangan]

What a remarkable presentation....a valuable insight knowledge into these part of the world👍👍👍

[charliecheng]

I respect George Yeo and like to listen to his wisdom

[eddyg]

Hong Kong people are resilient.

They will overcome this.

Those who leave, many of them will regret it, and many will come back.

And we should welcome them.

[henryng]

Gentlemen, greatvideo. I learned so much. ❤❤❤🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[yvvonelee]

I am always fascinated by his speech. Taiwan die hard DPP should take a leaf from this video. Don't hate people that do not conform to your wishes.

[emeritusdavidteo]

Another profound digression on regional issues every aspiring politician should listen to.

[melaniamonicacraciun]

Just like a prayer, let's stay united and find solutions for the future...all backups are welcomed ❤🎉❤

[killergrantv]

I really like the interviewer. His questions are very clear and well structured.

[verasinn]

George Yeo is easily the best analyst of China outside of China. I’ve followed him since before he was foreign minister of Singapore, when I was living there. That country is so blessed to have ministers who care about their country and by extension the lands around it. And to keep them safe.

[dewan]

Interesting l hope you consider working with the islands in the Indian Ocean , like Mauritius , Madagascar , ,Reunion, on the African continent , Mozambique .live the doors , open , join ventures , in different domains , specially Agro industry , and, fishing.

[kapk]

Young man, this constant, insistent calling of a 70 year old elder by his first name is really grating.

[chewy]

I don't have much tim for George in SG politics, but on the international stage, he makes good points.