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SITMEX: India-Singapore-Thailand Complete Second Trilateral Maritime Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
China’s growing economic might and its aggressive military posturing have provided India, Singapore and Thailand strategic rationale to combine their efforts.
Amid COVID-19, Singapore Safeguards Citizens’ Jobs at the Expense of Foreign Workers
By Mary Manlangit
The pandemic, coupled with rising domestic pressure, has led the Lion City to tighten restrictions on foreign workers.
Why Have Singaporeans Turned Against Indian Professionals?
By Asif Ullah Khan
With job losses mounting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some Singaporeans are blaming Indian nationals.
Singaporean Earns Temporary Reprieve in Capital Drug Case
By Sebastian Strangio
But for those opposing the death penalty in Singapore, the decision marks just one tiny step toward abolition.
Singapore’s 2020 Election: Explaining the PAP’s Stagnation
By Conrad Guimaraes
Moving forward, the PAP will need to consider how to manage the electoral impact of several key trends.
Singapore and Israel Partner in New Naval Missile Venture
By Steven Stashwick
ST and IAI create a new venture to offer anti-ship missile systems in Southeast Asia.
A ‘New Mandate’ for Singapore’s Government?
By Nigel Li
Hoping to secure a stronger mandate, the PAP actually lost ground in vote share.
Singapore General Elections: New Dawn for the Opposition?
By Keiren Goh
The PAP’s victory is a foregone conclusion, but don’t sleep on the changes remaking the opposition.
Singapore’s First Election Under the Fake News Law
By Paul Meyer
The correction and take-down orders issued under POFMA highlight the city-state’s strategy to stifle opposition and alternative press on social media.
Singapore Decides on 5G Networks: Is Huawei Banned?
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Singapore isn’t choosing sides in the geopolitical tug-of-war between China and the United States.
Singapore PM’s Brother Joins Opposition Party Ahead of Polls
By Associated Press
Lee Hsien Yang, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's estranged brother, joined an opposition party but declined to say whether he’d run in the July 10 polls.
Singapore Leader Calls Early Elections Despite Pandemic
By Associated Press
The July 10 polls will likely be the swan song for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.