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Tony Tan [Singapore, President, Minister For Defence, Education], Tony Tan
Tony Tan [Singapore, President, Minister For Defence, Education], Tony Tan
Digital Narratives of Asia
Tony Tan Keng Yam, the seventh President of Singapore and Commander-in-Chief of Singapore Armed Forces, tells DNA about his most satisfying aspect of work with the army, and the most challenging portfolio in education. He describes the impact of the changing media environment and citizens' aspirations, disclosing the rationales of some policies he had implemented.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono [Indonesia, President], Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono [Indonesia, President], Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Digital Narratives of Asia
The sixth President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, tells DNA about how he handled the three economic crises and two political challenges during his two-term presidency. He stresses the importance of maintaining good personal relationships with international leaders, especially among ASEAN countries, highlighting three success factors and his hope for ASEAN.
George Yeo [Singapore, Minister Of Foreign Affairs], George Yeo
George Yeo [Singapore, Minister Of Foreign Affairs], George Yeo
Digital Narratives of Asia
George Yeo, former Minister of Foreign Affairs who became a business leader, speaks to DNA about his philosophical Taoist worldview, the impact of the rise of China, and the challenges facing ASEAN at its 50th year. He talks on how the soft power of ASEAN's policy of non-interference has yield some successes.
Goh Chok Tong [Singapore, Prime Minister], Chok Tong Goh
Goh Chok Tong [Singapore, Prime Minister], Chok Tong Goh
Digital Narratives of Asia
ESM Goh Chok Tong tells DNA how he overcame his reluctance and became the second Prime Minister of Singapore. He believes in consultative, participative decision-making approach, which differs from his political mentor, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. He dealt with leaders of regional countries in his adaptive and pragmatic style.
Delia Albert [Philippines, Secretary Of Foreign Affairs], Delia Albert
Delia Albert [Philippines, Secretary Of Foreign Affairs], Delia Albert
Digital Narratives of Asia
Former Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs and a respected champion on women’s issues, Delia Albert, tells of how she got her big break entering the foreign services, and set a precedent for gender equality. She also presents the Asian style of leadership, ASEAN way of mitigating conflicts, and describes a highly stressful case of saving a Filipino man in Iraq.
Vu Khoan [Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister], Vu Khoan
Vu Khoan [Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister], Vu Khoan
Digital Narratives of Asia
Vu Khoan, former Deputy Prime Minister for Vietnam, shares with DNA how he joined the foreign services, and then took charge of economic reform, where every assignment was a challenge that caused him to grow. He led Vietnam from political isolation to normalizing her international relations, especially with ASEAN countries. Interview and transcript in English and Vietnamese.