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Why Do Singapore and China Cooperate on Joint Maritime Exercises?
By Ian Seow Cheng Wei
The naval exercises have become increasingly significant for Singapore, given China’s ongoing concerns about Singapore’s neutrality and Singapore’s concerns about tensions in the South China Sea.
Pope Francis Returns to Asia-Pacific Frontlines
By Michel Chambon
Francis’ longest trip yet will touch on some fraught geopolitical issues.
The Curious Vatican-Asian Alliance
By Victor Gaetan
What are the diplomatic priorities behind Pope Francis’ ambitious upcoming journey to the Asia-Pacific?
The Real Lessons From the Michigan Ghost Town Called Singapore
By Joshua Babcock
The short-lived town of Singapore in Michigan offers lessons about environmental management and historical memory that can reshape Singapore’s local and regional commitments today.
Smart Exercises: Singapore’s Bilateral Military Drills With Its Neighbors
By Ian Seow Cheng Wei
While they rarely make headlines, these exercises play a crucial role in strengthening defense relationships and addressing shared regional security challenges.
Philippines and Singapore Broaden Defense Ties With New Agreement
By Jim Gomez
The specifics of the agreement were not made public, but it is intended to "promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as military education and anti-terrorism."
Singapore Is in Perfect Position to Court AI Companies From China
By Grace Shao
With China facing advanced chip and equipment bans from the United States, Singapore is an increasingly attractive place for Asia-based talent to set up AI companies.
Severe Turbulence over Myanmar
By Sribala Subramanian
Could the pilots of Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 have bypassed a thunderstorm?
End of An Era in Singapore as PM Lee Prepares to Hand Over Power
By Sebastian Strangio
Tomorrow, Lawrence Wong will become the city-state's fourth prime minister. He faces a host of challenges on both the domestic and international fronts.
Amazon Web Services Announces $9 Billion Cloud Investment in Singapore
By Sebastian Strangio
The investment will augment Amazon's cloud infrastructure in Singapore, and reinforce the city-state’s status as one of the world’s major data hubs.
Lee and Jokowi Pledge Continuity at Final Leaders’ Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
For the first time, the Singaporean and Indonesian leaders attended the Leaders' Retreat along with their successors.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Singapore’s Foreign Workforce
By Tappy Lung
Without careful regulations, AI will widen the already significant divide between Singaporean workers and the country's large population of migrant laborers.