Singapore

Singaporean Finance Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at a rally on May 1. He will soon become the city-state's deputy prime minister.
Politics

Singapore's Lee promotes heir apparent Lawrence Wong to deputy PM

Cabinet change brings finance minister closer to city-state's top job

6 June 2022
People dine outdoors at a restaurant during the Dragon Boat Festival, the first public holiday in the city since the lifting of the lockdown for the COVID-19 outbreak, in Shanghai on June 3.
Your Week in Asia

More reopening in Shanghai, Japan opens to tourists, Singapore security summit

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

5 June 2022
City Energy users will have access to about 70 charging stations in Malaysia by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of City Energy)
Automobiles

Cross-border networks charge EVs across Thai-Singapore-Malaysia corridor

City Energy and Shell poised to cash in on anticipated market growth

4 June 2022
A seller prepares freshly butchered chickens at the Kampung Baru wet market in Kuala Lumpur on May 31, the day before Malaysia stopped exports to protect its domestic supplies.
Economy

'Food nationalism' worries rise after India, Malaysia export bans

Policies stoke fears of further inflation, weaponization of supplies

3 June 2022
Grab has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to encourage adoption of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia. (Photo courtesy of Grab)
Startups

Southeast Asian ride-hailing services race toward green mobility

Grab vows carbon neutrality by 2040 while ComfortDelGro expands EV fleet

3 June 2022
As LGBT+ communities in Asia prepare to celebrate Pride Month in June, the picture of gains and regression in their battle for recognition and rights is mixed.
Asia Insight

LGBT+ rights in Asia: Small steps forward and big steps back

Biggest setback in Afghanistan, while Japan inches toward marriage equality

31 May 2022
A mosquito-trapping robot used by LHN group, which runs the Coliwoo hotel chain, in a hotel in Singapore.
Opinion

Small countries can punch above their weight in the global digital economy

The most important factor in achieving outsize impact is talent

31 May 2022
The logo of Terra on a smartphone screen: The borderless nature of cryptocurrency markets is likely to challenge regulators.
Opinion

Regulators are slowly waking up to blockchain's unfulfilled promise

Revolutionary potential remains unrealized despite three boom and bust cycles

29 May 2022
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework initiative is "solid proof of how important and relevant Asia is today." (Photo by Tomoki Mera) 
The Future of Asia 2022

Thailand's Prayuth: Open, rules-based Asia key to post-COVID growth

Singapore's Lee warns of arms race, Malaysia PM highlights supply risks at Nikkei forum

26 May 2022
Sandhya Sriram (left), CEO and co-founder of Singapore's Shiok Meats, says that Asia needs more bio entrepreneurs, while Real Tech Holdings President Akitaka Wilhelm Fujii believes that deep tech startups face challenges in hiring talent and finding investors. (Photo by Tomoki Mera) 
The Future of Asia 2022

Southeast Asia needs more support in nurturing deep tech startups

Finding right talents and investors a key challenge for fast-growing region

26 May 2022
Yi Xiaozhun, China's former vice minister of commerce, warns the Ukraine war could trigger economic problems comparable to the 2008 financial crisis. (Photo by Tomoki Mera) 
The Future of Asia 2022

China ex-official warns of Ukraine war's impact on Asian trade

Economic setback may be similar to 2008 financial crisis, says former WTO envoy

26 May 2022
Yun Duk-min, chair-professor at Hankook University of Foreign Studies, is expected to become South Korea's ambassador to Japan. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi) 
The Future of Asia 2022

South Korea to restore Japan ties 'as soon as possible,' next envoy says

On North Korea, Yun Duk-min says U.N. is 'paralyzed' due to Ukraine issue

26 May 2022
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says Asia must revive growth by "keeping the market open and inclusive." (Photo by Suzu Takahashi) 
The Future of Asia 2022

Thai PM Prayuth says states 'must support' multilateral trading systems

Digitalization, clean energy will be 'key drivers' for economic growth

26 May 2022
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh says Asia "should strengthen its sense of responsibility in creating and maintaining a peaceful environment." (Photo by Suzu Takahashi) 
The Future of Asia 2022

Vietnam Deputy PM urges world to 'put aside' disagreements

Asia needs stronger 'sense of responsibility' to maintain peace, pursue prosperity

26 May 2022
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says Southeast Asia is "one of the most vulnerable regions to the effects of climate change." (Photo by Suzu Takahashi) 
26 May 2022
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks at Nikkei's Future of Asia conference on May 26. (Photo by Tomoki Mera) 
The Future of Asia 2022

Singapore PM Lee warns of nuclear 'arms race' amid Ukraine war

U.S.-China tensions risk splitting supply chains or 'worse unintended consequences'

26 May 2022
Singapore is feeling the impact of inflation, with its main price gauge rising at the fastest pace in a decade.
Economy

Singapore lifts Q1 GDP growth to 3.7% as inflation concerns mount

Trade officials warn 2022 result likely to be in 'lower half' of 3-5% range

25 May 2022
Brunch in Singapore can be anything a foodie might dream of. (Photo by Arabelle Zhuang)
Life

Five of Singapore's best places for brunch with a difference

Refreshing twists to the city-state's ubiquitous weekend dining experience

24 May 2022
Hong Kong trails far behind Singapore in resuming international flight services.
Transportation

Airlines hesitate to revive Hong Kong flights

Former top international hub set to see few routes revived through June

23 May 2022
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is cautious about framing the Russia-Ukraine conflict as a battle between autocracies and democracies. (Photo by Takashi Nakano)
Interview

Q&A with Singapore's Lee: Nations 'big and small' must play by rules

City-state's leader discusses Ukraine, China and the value of global institutions

23 May 2022
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks with Nikkei in an exclusive interview on May 20. (Photo by Takashi Nakano)
Interview

Singapore to join Biden Indo-Pacific pact, back China's CPTPP entry: Lee

Prime minister stresses need to 'maintain a balance' in exclusive interview

23 May 2022
Nio operates a research center in Silicon Valley and is listed in New York, Hong Kong and now Singapore.
Automobiles

Tesla rival Nio plans Singapore research hub for AI, self-driving

Chinese EV maker lists on third market, following New York and Hong Kong

21 May 2022
Grab went public in December, but has since shed more than 70% of its value. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Startups

Singapore's Grab to 'taper' incentives in drive for profitability

Superapp firm narrows loss to $435m in Q1 as Southeast Asian economies reopen

19 May 2022
Like the Trump administration before it, the Biden administration takes the position that unfettered trade liberalization hurts American workers. (Source photo by Reuters) 
Biden's Asia policy

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is not an FTA: 5 things to know

Tailored pact seeks to counter China's clout while protecting U.S. workers

19 May 2022
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19 May 2022