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Tan Kin Lian’s Conservative Views Divide Singapore’s Anti-PAP Forces

Tan Kin Lian’s Conservative Views Divide Singapore’s Anti-PAP Forces

By Robin Vochelet
Ahead of Friday’s presidential election, anti-establishment voters are struggling with what to make of the “independent” candidate’s campaign.
Three Candidates Approved to Run in Singaporean Presidential Election

Three Candidates Approved to Run in Singaporean Presidential Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Six candidates applied to run for the mostly ceremonial post, but only three met the city-state's stringent criteria.

Renewed Debates over the Safety of Lorry Rides for Singapore’s Migrant Workers

Renewed Debates over the Safety of Lorry Rides for Singapore’s Migrant Workers

By Robin Vochelet
A recent series of road accidents has once again raised questions about the treatment of the city-state's large population of foreign laborers.

Singapore Says It Will Hold Presidential Election on September 1

Singapore Says It Will Hold Presidential Election on September 1

By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains to be seen how many candidates can meet the city-state's stringent eligibility criteria.

Pegase 2023: The French Air Force Flies Across the Indo-Pacific

Pegase 2023: The French Air Force Flies Across the Indo-Pacific

By Paco Milhiet
The Pegase 2023 mission demonstrated a French air force's capacity for long-range intervention and power projection.
Singaporean Parliamentary Speaker and MP Resign Over ‘Inappropriate’ Affair

Singaporean Parliamentary Speaker and MP Resign Over ‘Inappropriate’ Affair

By Sebastian Strangio
The resignations follow the rare arrest of a cabinet member amid a probe by the country's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.

Family Values Take Center Stage at Singapore’s Annual Pink Dot Rally

Family Values Take Center Stage at Singapore’s Annual Pink Dot Rally

By Robin Vochelet
On Saturday, thousands of Singaporeans attended the LGBTQ organization’s annual gathering, the first since last year’s repeal of Section 377A.
In Post-Repeal Singapore, LGBTQ Activists Work to Expand Family Structures

In Post-Repeal Singapore, LGBTQ Activists Work to Expand Family Structures

By Robin Vochelet
For this year’s Pink Dot campaign, the first since the repeal of Section 377A, queer Singaporeans hope to expand the definition of family in the city-state.

Will Asia Follow the EU Artificial Intelligence Act or Forge Its Own Path?

Will Asia Follow the EU Artificial Intelligence Act or Forge Its Own Path?

By Adam Au
Europe’s data protection regime helped set global standards, but on AI, Asian governments are largely taking a wait-and-see approach.

Malaysia Seeking Interpol’s Assistance to Investigate Comedian

Malaysia Seeking Interpol’s Assistance to Investigate Comedian

By Sebastian Strangio
The New York-based comedian Jocelyn Chia created a social media storm last week when she posted a short clip featuring a joke about Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370.

The Changing Nature of the Singaporean Presidency

The Changing Nature of the Singaporean Presidency

By Edmund Lim
Since the city-state's independence in 1965, the office has undergone a number of significant evolutions.
Why Singapore Airlines Had a Good 2022

Why Singapore Airlines Had a Good 2022

By James Guild
The city-state's flagship carrier enjoys a key advantage over many of its regional rivals.

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