Politics that matters to business
Asean in a ‘Minus One’ world
When America First means the US chooses when to show up, the region must find its way to live and prosper
Not insular politics but glocal
The global turmoil and connections to local and national issues in Singapore are standout factors that made a difference in the general elections
Trump tariffs and Asean’s Plan B
THE world is reeling from the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Apr 2. What was dubbed “Liberation Day” sent markets down markedly, not least in the US itself. Asia and Singapore are n...
Why invest in Singapore
There are investments of many different kinds that show confidence in the Republic, and the stakes taken are deliberate, long-term and well-funded
Building – and navigating – ties with China
There is scope to further enhance Singapore’s relationship with the great Asian power, but the Republic seeks ultimately to be ‘omnidirectional’
New Year cheers (and fears)
While global events and trends are beyond Singapore’s control, it can meet the challenges with capabilities and resources that far exceed what its pioneers had
Playing the Trump card
Foreign governments from China to Mexico and Canada have already begun gearing up for and accommodating Trump preferences and likely initiatives
Growing green energy across Asean
TALK has grown about an energy grid that will link up across borders in our region. The recent Asean meetings in Vientiane asked energy ministers to prioritise the initiative. Back home, during the Si...
Between war and rate cuts
Sizing up the risks will be critical for businesses and investors, and taking in both good and bad news will be a necessary practice
Talking about World War III
DANGEROUS changes in politics and security are intersecting with shifts in the financial, economic and environmental spheres. We grapple with this “poly-crisis” of diverse and complex factors. While g...
