Singapore

  • May 24, 2018
  • 7 min read

Trump-Kim summit would boost Singapore’s reputation

Singapore hopes to enhance its global image by playing host to landmark talks

Singapore
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • 2 min read

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

Singapore
  • Mar 13, 2018
  • 2 min read

OECD 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

International
  • Feb 21, 2018
  • 7 min read

ASEAN will struggle to resolve regional problems

Singapore has just assumed leadership of an intergovernmental organisation that is far from being effective

ASEAN
  • Feb 19, 2018
  • 2 min read

Singapore 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

Singapore
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • 7 min read

ASEAN will be split on digital currencies

South-east Asian governments are having to formulate a response to cryptocurrencies

ASEAN
  • Feb 8, 2018
  • 7 min read

Singapore’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

Singapore
  • Feb 8, 2018
  • 2 min read

South 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

China