Simon Tay

In a ‘minus two’ world, intra-regional trade can keep economies strong

Working with the Riau Islands and mainland in Sumatra could be a vital test bed for cooperation

The polls will ask: Can PH and BN remain partners in Putrajaya while competing at state level?

South-east Asia is shifting from the politics of expansion to questions of allocation

The nation’s ‘resources’, built through infrastructure, markets and trusted relationships, may prove critical in times of disruption

For Asian businesses, the sharp pain from higher energy prices cannot be avoided, but scarring and worse trauma can be prevented

After 3 prime ministers and past incidents of street protests and violence, the economy – stuck at a 1-2% growth rate – seems to be on the rebound

There is a sense that the old and reliable US is gone. But is Asia ready to go solo?

The mindset to take initiative and forge new paths with rules for cooperation is part of Singapore’s DNA

Growth has been resilient and fundamentals remain positive, but problems have grown