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. Additionally, Singapore contributed $5 million to fund youth activities in the ASEAN region. Regional relations are argued to be most beneficial for Singapore as problems can be solved more effectively with neighboring countries that have similar needs compared to bilateral or international relations.