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Why the US Must Push For Meaningful Financial Reform in Singapore

Why the US Must Push For Meaningful Financial Reform in Singapore

By Alvin Camba
The city-state has become become a major conduit for the flow of Chinese capital. Washington should be concerned.
Singapore’s Budget 2025, Explained

Singapore’s Budget 2025, Explained

By James Guild
Above-target tax revenues have pushed the city-state back into fiscal surplus for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Is China’s DeepSeek Using Smuggled AI Chips From Singapore?

Is China’s DeepSeek Using Smuggled AI Chips From Singapore?

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. government is probing whether the Hangzhou-based AI firm has built its disruptive R1 AI model on restricted Nvidia chips.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, Explained

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, Explained

By James Guild
The project is intended to bring together Malaysia's land and labor with Singaporean finance and investment.

The Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 Reimagined?

The Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 Reimagined?

By Marcus Loh
The project offers an opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between Singapore and Malaysia, at a time when bilateral ties are on a solid footing.
Singapore or Bangladesh?: The Two Futures of Indonesia’s Economy Under Prabowo Subianto

Singapore or Bangladesh?: The Two Futures of Indonesia’s Economy Under Prabowo Subianto

By Achmad Hanif Imaduddin
Will Prabowo's efforts to create a government without opposition lead the country toward prosperity, or increased political conflict?

Singapore Is in Perfect Position to Court AI Companies From China

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.
End of An Era in Singapore as PM Lee Prepares to Hand Over Power

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

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.

Indonesia Mulling Dual Citizenship In a Bid to Reverse Brain Drain

Indonesia Mulling Dual Citizenship In a Bid to Reverse Brain Drain

By Sebastian Strangio
Recent years have seen growing numbers of young Indonesians seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Singapore.

Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement

Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement

By Rod McGuirk
Lee Hsien Loong did not reveal the cost of the deal, which was paid for from a government fund established to rebuild tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal

Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal

By Sebastian Strangio
Rep. Joey Salceda claims that Singapore's alleged exclusivity arrangement with the pop icon's promoter "runs contrary" to ASEAN's consensus-based relations.

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