Politics that matters to business

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

The Iran crisis threatens the Straits of Hormuz, risking higher oil prices and Asian stagflation. The immediate market volatility, subsidy issues, and Asia's potential for energy resilience via divers...

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

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

When America First means the US chooses when to show up, the region must find its way to live and prosper

The global turmoil and connections to local and national issues in Singapore are standout factors that made a difference in the general elections