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Singapore Says Swift Is Mine, Upsetting Its Neighbors

Singapore Says Swift Is Mine, Upsetting Its Neighbors

By Thanapat Pekanan
Taylor Swift is playing six concerts in Singapore. That’s causing discontent in other Southeast Asia nations, which missed out.

Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement

Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement

By Rod McGuirk
Lee Hsien Loong did not reveal the cost of the deal, which was paid for from a government fund established to rebuild tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal

Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal

By Sebastian Strangio
Rep. Joey Salceda claims that Singapore's alleged exclusivity arrangement with the pop icon's promoter "runs contrary" to ASEAN's consensus-based relations.

Indian-Chinese Couples: Rebels or Bridge Builders?

Indian-Chinese Couples: Rebels or Bridge Builders?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Authors Shivaji Das and Yolanda Yu explore the “love and turmoil” faced by Indian-Chinese interracial relationships.

Singapore’s Ex-Transport Minister Charged With 27 Offenses, Including Corruption

Singapore’s Ex-Transport Minister Charged With 27 Offenses, Including Corruption

By Sebastian Strangio
The graft case against S Iswaran is the first against a Singaporean cabinet member in nearly four decades.

Malaysia, Singapore Agree to New SEZ to Boost Border Trade

Malaysia, Singapore Agree to New SEZ to Boost Border Trade

By Sebastian Strangio
The planned SEZ is just one of a range of initiatives designed to tighten the economic integration between the two countries.

Borderless Haze Threatens Southeast Asia

Borderless Haze Threatens Southeast Asia

By Helena Varkkey
Governments, civil society, and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
Singapore Says It Will Join US-Led Red Sea Operation

Singapore Says It Will Join US-Led Red Sea Operation

By Sebastian Strangio
The commitment is consistent with the city-state's long commitment to norms and rules supporting unimpeded global trade.

Looking Back on Deng Xiaoping’s Landmark Visit to Singapore

Looking Back on Deng Xiaoping’s Landmark Visit to Singapore

By Edmund Lim
The trip, when Deng met Lee Kuan Yew for the first time, offers a reminder of the importance of competent leadership to nations' development.

Singapore’s Role as a Neutral Interpreter of China to the West

Singapore’s Role as a Neutral Interpreter of China to the West

By Walter Woon
If the growing West-China division is to be bridged, the Western world needs a more nuanced interpretation of China. Singapore can play that role.

A Lorry Ride With Singapore’s Migrant Workers

A Lorry Ride With Singapore’s Migrant Workers

By Ada Cheong
Singapore is virtually the only remaining first-world country where it is legal for migrant workers to be ferried on lorries, a vehicle designed for cargo rather than passengers.
This Week in Asia: November 10, 2023

This Week in Asia: November 10, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.

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