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Why Did Singtel Reject Takeover Bid for Thai Telecom Giant?
By James Guild
The past three decades have seen the Singaporean firm expand successfully into regional telecoms markets.
Singapore’s Climate Impact X: A Viable Solution for Decarbonization
By Danielle Fallin
Given its location, embrace of green technologies, and reputation for transparency, Singapore could offer a stable foundation for a global carbon market.
Singapore’s Land Reclamation on Pedra Branca: Implications for Malaysia
By Wahab Jumrah
While the ICJ awarded Pedra Branca to Singapore in 2008, its planned land reclamation works could have far-reaching legal ramifications.
Why US-China Rivalry Might Be Good for Singapore’s Semiconductor Industry
By James Guild
Global chip-makers are diversifying their supply chains to hedge against the risks of growing geopolitical competition.
Vietnam, Singapore Begin Negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement
By Linh Tong
Despite all the challenges, an agreement between the two nations would further liberalize the digital trade environment in Southeast Asia.
The (Probable) Merger of Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, Explained
By James Guild
The deal reflects the logic of Singapore’s style of state capitalism, which gives the government a degree of control over strategic assets.
Singapore’s Lee Advises Australia to Engage With China
By Sebastian Strangio
The past year has seen a chill descend over relations between Canberra and Beijing.
Singapore Rebukes US Embassy Over LGBT Rights Event
By Sebastian Strangio
The statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs carried echoes of the "Asian values" debate of the 1990s.
Why Singapore Press Holdings is Restructuring
By James Guild
The government is seeking to insulate Singapore's media further from the pressures of the free market.
COVID-19 Set to Burst Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble – Again
By Sebastian Strangio
Singapore has reimposed a lockdown after a sudden spike in untraceable community transmissions.
Singapore, Malaysia Approve Compassionate Cross-Border Travel
By Sebastian Strangio
The plan is a prelude to an eventual reopening of crossborder travel, but a full resumption will be some time off.
Singapore Eyes SG$90 Billion in Infrastructure Bonds
By James Guild
For the first time in 40 years, the state is seeking to borrow money to fund long-term infrastructure improvements.