The document discusses Singapore's involvement in regional diplomacy through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It notes that Singapore has provided training to officials from Laos and scholarships to students from ASEAN countries. Singapore also assisted Indonesia by providing satellite images to monitor forest fires. Regionally, ASEAN allows Singapore to peacefully discuss differences with neighbors and forge better relations. Bilateral relations carry more risk while international relations involve too many countries to be effective for Singapore. Overall, regional relations are most beneficial for addressing shared needs in Southeast Asia.