Singapore

Singapore has the most technologically advanced military in ASEAN. But its defense planning needs a rethink.

The Bo Xilai controversy rumbles on, India fires a missile and the country’s train drivers are given an unpleasant new duty in this week’s round up of Asia news.

North Korea’s rocket launch, China’s economic growth slowing and criticism of India’s treatment of women feature in our weekly roundup of the news you might have missed this week in Asia.

Preparing for bioterrorism requires concerted national and international effort. Not everyone seems on board.

India’s deal with Iran to pay part of its oil bills in rupees could herald the wider use of the currency.

Singapore has been named the third most competitive city in the world. But can it call itself a global city?

Westerners have varying images of Southeast Asia. Few of them, though, include the region’s many conflicts.

Westerners have varying images of Southeast Asia. Few of them, though, include the region’s many conflicts.

The ruling People’s Action Party has presented a populist looking budget for Singapore. Is that a bad thing?

The Canadian government has been a late convert to the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But will it be willing to make the changes necessary to fit in?

As ASEAN countries try to balance China and the United States, are members ready for the global big time?

The British surrender of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942 should be instructive to U.S. policymakers eyeing China’s rise. War isn’t inevitable, but history is full of surprises.