Singapore

Data is the oil of the 21st century, and Southeast Asia risks pumping its reserves into foreign tanks. The need for the region to develop its own technological infrastructure has never been more pressing.

History suggests that the city-state will maintain its steady, pragmatic course through increasingly turbulent international waters.

The upgrade came three days after Vietnam similarly elevated Indonesia to the highest tier in its diplomatic hierarchy.

Over the past three years, the Vietnamese government has established Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with nine nations.

Above-target tax revenues have pushed the city-state back into fiscal surplus for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

The U.S. government is probing whether the Hangzhou-based AI firm has built its disruptive R1 AI model on restricted Nvidia chips.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Recent cases have put deepfake images and videos in the headlines in Singapore.

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

To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.

A massive ramp-up in data centers is attracting foreign investment, but infrastructure challenges persist.

Technology alone will not ensure the success of the city-state's pioneering Smart Nation initiative.

Lee Hsien Yang, 67, alleges that he and his wife have been the subject of a campaign of persecution by the Singaporean authorities.

The home at 38 Oxley Road has been the subject of a bitter family dispute between former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his two siblings.

The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.

S Iswaran pleaded guilty to accepting more than S$400,000 in valuable gifts from businessmen who had dealings with the government.

Why the world should pay attention to Southeast Asia's AI race.