February 2024 Asian Studies Newsletter

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[Food Security Issues in Asia]( Edited By: Paul Teng (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) [Social Stigma and the Pandemic]( Edited By: Satoshi Abe (Kyushu University, Japan) and Tai Wei Lim (Soka University, Japan) [Advance Care Planning in the Asia Pacific]( Edited By: Raymond Ng (Woodlands Health, Singapore), Diah Martina (Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia), Cheng-Pei Lin (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan), and Masanori Mori (Seirei Mikatahara General Hospital, Japan) [Boundaries and Bonds of the Chinese Diaspora]( Edited By: Cheun Hoe Yow, Hong Liu, Huimei Zhang, Soon Keong Ong, and Taomo Zhou (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) [The Tortuous Evolution of South Asian Regional Cooperation]( Bangladesh's Travails for Sub-Regional Cooperation By: Tariq Karim (Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore & Independent University, Bangladesh) [Biden and Beyond]( The United States Rethinks South Asia Edited By: C Raja Mohan and Hernaikh Singh (Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore) In Loving Memory In memory of our esteemed author, Captain Ho Weng Toh, World Scientific mourns the loss of a distinguished individual—a skilled pilot, nurturing mentor, and cherished friend. His biography, 'Memoirs of a Flying Tiger– The Story of a WWII Veteran and SIA Pilot' recounts a journey from refugee student to a Chinese Air Force B-25 bomber pilot with the Flying Tigers, and shaping the flight training departments of Malaysia-Singapore Airlines and Singapore International Airlines. Captain Ho's life, beautifully captured in his book, burns with the essence of hardship, adventure, and hope. From childhood memories in Ipoh to romantic encounters, he shares the values instilled by his father and the enduring friendship with his cherished friend Meng Seng. Captain Ho believes that a leader should be humble and considerate towards his subordinates. He believes in the saying: “You cannot demand respect. You command respect by respecting others.” He believes that kindness and humility are the key qualities of a good leader. Captain walked his talk as he had always treated his subordinates and both the flight crew and ground crew with respect and kindness. We need more leaders like him.’ — Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In the Spotlight George Yeo Musings - Jakarta Book Launch Congratulations to George Yeo for the successful launch of the complete ‘George Yeo: Musings’ trilogy in Jakarta, Indonesia at the President Lounge on 15 January 2024! We were honoured to have been accompanied by Guest-of-Honour Dr Hassan Wirajuda, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and Mr SD Darmono, Chairman of Jababeka & Co during this incredible milestone. We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants and speakers for their invaluable contributions in making this event a resounding success. We hope you enjoyed your time, and look forward to welcoming you at future events. [Series 1]( [Series 2]( [Series 3]( [Full Set]( Book Reviews [The Chinese Financial System]( [The Chinese Financial System]( Sino-centricity and Orchestrated Control By: Dominique Jolly "Readers of this book will be much better informed of China's strengths as well as its growing list of challenges which may limit he country's global ambitions in the future. The Chinese Financial System is a must-read for those who seek a better understanding of China's role around the world and the important, though often hidden, forces at play in the global economy." Dr Joseph C Marques Webster University, Geneva "Professor Dominique Jolly's book is a crucial exploration of China's financial systems, shedding light on its Sinocentric nature and challenges for Western understanding. The book recognizes the significance of this work in unraveling the intricacies of accessing the Chinese financial system." Vincent Sabourin Ph.d. Professeur titulaire de stratégie des organisations et de leadership École des sciences de la gestion Université du Québec à Montréal "The book discusses how the interdependence of legal, regulatory, fiscal, state enterprise, and financial sector reforms has limited the speed with which reforms can be pursued in any one area. Even in the best of circumstances, it is extremely challenging to instill profit-maximizing behavior in creditors and borrowers alike in a transition economy due to the scarcity of skilled bank and corporate managers. This challenge is magnified by China's enormous economy and population, which surpasses those of all the transition economies of Central Asia and Europe combined. Economic, financial, and social reforms require balancing intertemporal costs in the financial sector. It has been shown in other countries that the longer decisive action on financial sector reforms is delayed, the greater the economic and financial costs." Dr Saikat Gochhait Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management constituent of Symbiosis International Deemed University, India Notable Titles Published One Year Ago [Singapore Ageing]( Now in Paperback! Edited By: S Vasoo, Bilveer Singh and Srinivasan Chokkanathan (National University of Singapore, Singapore) [Studies of China and Chineseness since the Cultural Revolution]( Edited By: Chih-yu Shih (National Taiwan University, Taiwan), Mariko Tanigaki (The University of Tokyo, Japan), and Tina S Clemente (University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines) [Coping with China-India Rivalry]( Edited By: C Raja Mohan and Hernaikh Singh [Check out our Asian Studies Annual Catalogue here!]( [World Scientific Publishing Co.]( World Scientific Publishing Co Ltd 5 Toh Tuck Link Singapore 596224 Singapore [sales@wspc.com.sg](mailto:sales@wspc.com.sg?subject=Sales%20Enquiry) [About Us]( [For Authors]( [For Booksellers]( [For Librarians]( [Copyright & Permissions]( [Translation Rights]( [Contact Us]( [FAQ]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( [Website]( Terms & Conditions An ordering guide can be found [here](. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. 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