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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.

Kazakhstan and Singapore Look to Boost Economic Links

Kazakhstan and Singapore Look to Boost Economic Links

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Investment opportunities in the trade and commerce sectors, particularly related to transportation and the Middle Corridor, may prompt closer bilateral ties.
Singapore Loosens Mandatory Mask Rules, COVID-19 Travel Requirements

Singapore Loosens Mandatory Mask Rules, COVID-19 Travel Requirements

By Sebastian Strangio
After nearly three years, the city-state has taken a significant step toward living with the disease.

Should ASEAN Take a Stronger Position on the Ukraine War?

Should ASEAN Take a Stronger Position on the Ukraine War?

By Frederick Kliem and Ian Seow Cheng Wei
ASEAN and its individual member states have mostly avoided taking a strong stance on the conflict. Is that a sign of weakness, or a smart diplomatic move?

For Singapore’s LGBTQ+ Activists, Repealing Section 377A Is Only the First Step

For Singapore’s LGBTQ+ Activists, Repealing Section 377A Is Only the First Step

By Robin Vochelet
As the government prepares to repeal the discriminatory colonial-era law, LGBTQ+ activists reflect on what comes next.

Singapore to Repeal Colonial-Era Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

Singapore to Repeal Colonial-Era Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that repealing Section 377A of the Penal Code was the “right thing to do,” but ruled out legalizing same-sex marriage.
How ‘Third Way’ Countries Live With COVID-19

How ‘Third Way’ Countries Live With COVID-19

By Wayne Soon
Australia, Japan, South Korea, and others have found middle ground between a full return to pre-pandemic normalcy and attempts to cling to “zero COVID.”

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