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Singapore
Rethinking ASEAN Integration
After 40 years ASEAN members are still struggling to create a sense of solidarity.
The Palmergate Affair
Michael Palmer’s resignation raises questions concerning governance and politics in Singapore.
Forty Shipwreck Survivors Denied Entry into Singapore
After being dubbed the “the planet’s most emotionless society”, is a troubling narrative forming?
Protests Sweep Through ASEAN
November saw protests in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Burma, and may be a harbinger of things to come.
Is Singapore Worth Emulating?
With its rapid accumulation of wealth and development, many look to the city-state as model – but there are concerns.
SE Asia Hits ‘Jackpot’ With Casinos
The gambling industry has been a boon for local coffers, but the social ills that accompany casinos linger on.
Singapore to Host Grand Prix Through 2017
“We have added a new dimension to the sport with a unique night race…”
Here Comes the Haze, Again
Inertia within ASEAN and a refusal to enforce rules mean Southeast Asia is again grappling with “the haze.”
Stocks and Sport
A sluggish global economy is taking its toll on the enthusiasm of sports outfits to turn to stock exchanges.
Defeat for Singapore’s PAP
Singapore’s People’s Action Party gets another wake up call after a much watched by-election at the weekend.
Singapore’s Facebook Windfall
Eduardo Saverin may save huge amounts in U.S. taxes with Singapore as his home. Not everyone is happy.
Congress, Bioterrorism and Asia
A warning by an ex-U.S. senator and an outbreak of bird flu in Taiwan are reminders of the need for collaboration.