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China’s New Legislation on Deepfakes: Should the Rest of Asia Follow Suit?

China’s New Legislation on Deepfakes: Should the Rest of Asia Follow Suit?

By Asha Hemrajani
China’s new regulations on deepfakes are the most comprehensive in the world. Will they provide a model for the rest of Asia to follow?
Breaking Down Singapore’s 2023 Budget

Breaking Down Singapore’s 2023 Budget

By James Guild
The city-state's economic mandarins are signaling a return to normalcy after the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore Strives to Protect Consumer Data

Singapore Strives to Protect Consumer Data

By Xue Zhang
Like many governments, Singapore has enacted data privacy laws. But can consumers solely rely on the government or businesses for protection?

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim Makes State Visit to Singapore

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim Makes State Visit to Singapore

By Sebastian Strangio
The one-day visit comes amid a period of stagnation in relations between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Kirsten Han on the Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty in Singapore

Kirsten Han on the Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty in Singapore

By Sebastian Strangio
"The more I learn about the death penalty... the more I am convinced that it’s a brutal injustice that has no place in any society."
The Continuing Threat of Self-Radicalization in Singapore

The Continuing Threat of Self-Radicalization in Singapore

By Mohamed Bin Ali
The internet and social media have created a host of novel internal challenges for the city-state's authorities.

ASEAN-EU Trade Deal is Still a Distant Dream

ASEAN-EU Trade Deal is Still a Distant Dream

By Luke Hunt
Historic summit not helped by ASEAN disunity and its peculiarities.
‘Full Steam Ahead’ for Singapore’s Tuas Port

‘Full Steam Ahead’ for Singapore’s Tuas Port

By Sribala Subramanian
For the wealthy city-state, building a bigger and smarter port is a necessity.

Singapore Repeals Archaic Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

Singapore Repeals Archaic Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

By Sebastian Strangio
The historic abrogation of Section 377A was accompanied by a constitutional amendment that effectively slams the door on same-sex marriage.

Richard Branson Declines Singapore’s Invitation to Debate Death Penalty

Richard Branson Declines Singapore’s Invitation to Debate Death Penalty

By Sebastian Strangio
The 72-year-old, a longtime anti-death penalty campaigner, instead called for "a constructive, lasting dialogue involving multiple stakeholders."

Singapore Mulls Tighter Restrictions on Crypto Trading

Singapore Mulls Tighter Restrictions on Crypto Trading

By Sebastian Strangio
The Monetary Authority of Singapore says that trading cryptocurrencies is “highly risky and not suitable for the general public.”
Singapore’s Lee and Australia’s Albanese Meet, Sign Green Economy Agreement

Singapore’s Lee and Australia’s Albanese Meet, Sign Green Economy Agreement

By Sebastian Strangio
Lee Hsien Loong's state visit was a reminder that Singapore has long been, and is likely to remain, Canberra's most "like-minded" partner in Southeast Asia.

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