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Singaporean Court Convicts Opposition Leader of Lying to Parliamentary Committee

Singaporean Court Convicts Opposition Leader of Lying to Parliamentary Committee

By Sebastian Strangio
The verdict against Pritam Singh, the leader of the Workers' Party, could taint the party's image ahead of the upcoming general election.

Is China’s DeepSeek Using Smuggled AI Chips From Singapore?

Is China’s DeepSeek Using Smuggled AI Chips From Singapore?

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. government is probing whether the Hangzhou-based AI firm has built its disruptive R1 AI model on restricted Nvidia chips.
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, Explained

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, Explained

By James Guild
The project is intended to bring together Malaysia's land and labor with Singaporean finance and investment.

Singapore PM Forms Electoral Boundaries Committee, Paving Way For Election

Singapore PM Forms Electoral Boundaries Committee, Paving Way For Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Lawrence Wong is set to lead the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) into an election for the first time since taking office last May.

Singapore: A ‘Small Fish in the Dangerous Ocean’

Singapore: A ‘Small Fish in the Dangerous Ocean’

By Sribala Subramanian
Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani writes about pragmatism in foreign policy.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

New Zealand-Singapore Defense Relations in a Volatile World

New Zealand-Singapore Defense Relations in a Volatile World

By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Defense relations between New Zealand and Singapore clearly benefit their national security interests. What's the next step?

The Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 Reimagined?

The Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 Reimagined?

By Marcus Loh
The project offers an opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between Singapore and Malaysia, at a time when bilateral ties are on a solid footing.
Singapore Should Intervene in the Region’s Online Scam Industry

Singapore Should Intervene in the Region’s Online Scam Industry

By David Hutt
The Singaporean government wants to intervene in the bank accounts of its own citizens but not in the scam industries of neighboring countries.

Singapore Battles Against Deepfakes, Consent, and Digital Harms in the AI Age 

Singapore Battles Against Deepfakes, Consent, and Digital Harms in the AI Age 

By Anuradha Rao and Gulizar Haciyakupoglu
Recent cases have put deepfake images and videos in the headlines in Singapore.

In Singapore, the Hangman’s Noose is Growing Threadbare

In Singapore, the Hangman’s Noose is Growing Threadbare

By David Hutt
The government argues that capital punishment has been an effective deterrent for drug crimes. But is there any solid evidence for the claim?

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

By Trang Nguyen
To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.
Johor and Malaysia’s Data Center Boom 

Johor and Malaysia’s Data Center Boom 

By Grace Shao and Steven Lu
A massive ramp-up in data centers is attracting foreign investment, but infrastructure challenges persist.

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