Denis Hew

Dr. Denis Hew serves as Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), National University of Singapore, following his tenure as Director of the APEC Policy Support Unit (2011-2022) where he led evidence-based research for Asia-Pacific trade and investment initiatives. His career spans the Asian Development Bank and Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), focusing on regional economic policy.

His educational qualifications include:

• Bachelors (Hons) in Economics, University of Warwick
• MA in Accounting and Finance, University of Manchester
• PhD in Accounting and Finance, University of Manchester

Dr. Hew's research centers on economic integration and regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, with expertise in ASEAN economic policy, trade liberalization, and financial economics. His work critically examines structural challenges in achieving the ASEAN Economic Community, emphasizing institutional reforms and adaptive policy frameworks for regional resilience.

His 2023-2024 publications analyze ASEAN's integration trajectory through edited volumes and policy briefs, revealing persistent implementation gaps and advocating transformative approaches beyond incremental reforms. These works synthesize economics and international relations to address geopolitical complexities in regional economic architecture.

While no scientific awards are documented, Dr. Hew's leadership in managing ADB technical assistance programs and directing APEC PSU's research operations demonstrates significant grant administration experience, directly shaping regional trade policy dialogues.

At APEC PSU, he commanded a multidisciplinary team delivering high-impact research to senior officials, establishing robust evidence-based support systems for Asia-Pacific economic cooperation frameworks.