Singapore
Singapore cabinet reshuffle hints at Lee’s successor
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is expected to hand over power following the next election, due by early 2021
SingaporeOECD economic outlook stronger, but also much riskier
The OECD upgraded 2018 and 2019 global growth, but a Trump block on two technology firms merging portends rising tension
InternationalASEAN will struggle to resolve regional problems
Singapore has just assumed leadership of an intergovernmental organisation that is far from being effective
ASEANSingapore budget will cement ruling party’s appeal
The budget postpones an anticipated tax rise and offers a bonus payment to nearly half of Singapore's citizens
SingaporeASEAN will be split on digital currencies
South-east Asian governments are having to formulate a response to cryptocurrencies
ASEANSingapore’s Lee will consolidate power
The prime minister is in a strong position despite pressure to name a successor and reputational risks to the country
SingaporeSouth China Sea disputes could flare up at any time
Talk of codes of conduct and the absence of recent maritime incidents has not changed underlying sources of conflict
ChinaSouth-east Asian tourism will need more investment
Increasing visitor numbers will challenge the region’s countries to boost spending on the tourism sector
South-east Asia
