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Opinion & Features

A new economic playbook for policymakers

When asked what he planned to do against the South American country, Mr Trump said his “war” was against Venezuelan drug cartels.
Opinion & Features
THINKING ALOUD

Statecraft and diplomacy in the age of political candour

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at an event in San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo
Opinion & Features

Why Zohran Mamdani won New York’s mayoral race: The revolt of the ‘struggling yuppies’

Takaichi became leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) earlier this month, but her bid to become premier was derailed by the collapse of her ruling coalition.
International

Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman PM: media

Takaichi in the past has certainly been an advocate for free-spending policies. But the LDP is not in a position to force through such radical plans these days.
Opinion & Features

From radical to Rihanna: The myths about Japan’s next leader

Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati during press conference in Jakarta, Monday (Jul 28)
ASEAN Business

Indonesia shocks markets with removal of prominent finance minister Sri Mulyani

Effective modern governance requires the ability to optimise across multiple time horizons while maintaining social cohesion and economic dynamism.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Singapore’s temporal sovereignty: How SG60 reveals the future of statecraft

Daim and his wife were charged in January 2024 with not declaring their assets as part of the probe.
International

Malaysia agency to seize about RM3 billion of Daim Zainuddin’s assets

Karol Nawrocki is a former boxer, whose presidential campaign featured videos of him in the boxing ring and shooting range.
Opinion & Features

Why are today’s strongmen so obsessed with muscle?

The PAP largely avoided speechifying, canvassing broader issues at rallies and TV, and mainly by PM Wong speaking at centralised, national platforms.
Opinion & Features
THE POLITICS THAT MATTERS TO BUSINESS

Not insular politics but glocal

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