Politics

16 September 2024
A recent report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit says, "Singapore has solidified its position as an international financial center, benefiting from China's crackdown on the rival business hub of Hong Kong." (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi)
All six ETFs, which made their market debuts in Hong Kong at the end of April, have posted negative returns as of the end of August. (Source photos by AP and Getty Images)
Market Spotlight

From Hong Kong to Singapore, crypto ETFs face chill

Market turbulence ahead of U.S. election weighs on digital asset funds

9 September 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sept. 5 in Singapore. (Photo from Modi's X account)
Semiconductors

India signs chip deal with Singapore during Modi visit

Indian PM meets counterpart Lawrence Wong to bolster supply chain

5 September 2024
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at Singapore's National Day Rally on Aug. 18. (Ng Siew Chwee/Ministry of Digital Development and Information)
Politics

Singapore PM Wong calls for 'major reset' with R&D push, regulatory review

U.S. stance toward China 'hardening' no matter who wins presidential election

19 August 2024
Members of the World Trade Organization released an agreement on e-commerce rules following negotiations that began in 2017.
Trade

WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data

Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency

27 July 2024
The RTS Link, seen here in an artist rendering, will have the capacity to handle 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. (Singapore Land Transport Authority)
International relations

Singapore and Malaysia bolster ties with rail, special economic zone

Commuter line to ease border congestion while 3,500 sq. km area to promote investment

21 July 2024
The Taiwan Stock Exchange partnered with the Singapore Exchange for the first time to host a pitch event for institutional investors in the city-state, held at SGX in April. (Singapore Exchange and Taiwan Stock Exchange)
Taiwan tensions

Singapore hooks Taiwan companies shunning China's investors

Taiwanese firms chase funds in city-state as cross-strait tensions rise

4 July 2024
A reliance on overseas players for cutting-edge technologies could poses risks for economic security. (Nikkei montage)
Artificial intelligence

Japan to help Southeast Asia develop AI in local languages

Public-private initiative to spearhead development of large language models

4 July 2024
A rendering of CapitaLand Investment's OMEGA 1 Bang Na automated storage facility in Thailand. The company plans to add industrial assets in the country, Malaysia and Vietnam. (Image courtesy of the company)
Supply Chain

Singapore's CapitaLand focuses on Vietnam as supply chains leave China

Property manager also eyes industrial park in Malaysian special economic zone

28 June 2024
Marcus Ong, second from left, managing director of Niugini Resources and Investments, with members of a community in Papua New Guinea. (Photo by Niugini Resources and Investments)
Commodities

Singapore company launches mining venture in Papua New Guinea

CEO calls Pacific nation 'very blessed' despite civil unrest, U.S.-China tussle

23 June 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, center left, walks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as they meet in Putrajaya on June 12. (Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia)
International relations

Singapore PM Wong 'open' to discussing high-speed rail plan with Malaysia

New leader meets with Anwar in his first overseas trip since May inauguration

12 June 2024
Lee Hsien Loong, right, congratulates Lawrence Wong at his swearing in on May 15 as Singapore's new prime minister: Wong brings a fresh perspective and leadership style.
Opinion

Singapore leadership transition shows value of continuity

New PM Lawrence Wong's accession reflects prioritization of merit and consensus

12 June 2024
Ministers from IPEF member countries gather for a photo session at their meeting in Singapore on June 6. (Photo by Ng Chun Kiat)
International relations

Singapore, India, others pitch 'clean' projects in U.S.-led framework

Washington keen to back green shift in IPEF member countries to counter Beijing

6 June 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures as he speaks during a news conference on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 2.
Comment

Singapore summit highlights quasi-war atmosphere looming over Asia

China turns down Zelenskyy offer to meet at Shangri-La Dialogue

5 June 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31.
International relations

China vs. U.S., Zelenskyy appears: 5 takeaways from Shangri-La forum

Asia security summit also highlights leaders' views on South China Sea and Gaza

3 June 2024
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun speaks at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on June 2.
International relations

China defense chief vows 'resolute actions' against Taiwan independence

Dong Jun tells forum there is a 'limit' to Beijing's 'restraint' in South China Sea

2 June 2024
Indonesia's Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto speaks at the Shangri-La defense forum in Singapore on June 1.
Middle East crisis

Indonesia's Prabowo calls U.S.-backed peace plan in Gaza the 'right step'

President-elect promises to send peacekeeping forces to monitor ceasefire

1 June 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on June 1.
International relations

Austin disputes China's claim of NATO expansion triggering Ukraine war

U.S. defense chief pins blame on Russia's Putin, sells vision of Indo-Pacific 'convergence'

1 June 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31.
International relations

Philippines' Marcos slams maritime aggression at Shangri-La Dialogue

President says death of a Filipino could trigger mutual defense treaty with U.S.

1 June 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend the Shangri-La defense forum in Singapore.
Ukraine war

Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend Shangri-La defense forum in Singapore

Speech to U.S., Chinese, other delegates would come at key juncture in Russia war

31 May 2024
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attend a bilateral meeting in Singapore on May 31. (U.S. Department of Defense via Reuters)
International relations

China, U.S. defense chiefs spar over Taiwan at Singapore meeting

Lloyd Austin warns Dong Jun against 'provocative' moves at Shangri-La forum

31 May 2024
Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaks at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
The Future of Asia 2024

Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong 'consultative but decisive,' deputy says

Gan Kim Yong says government will 'renew' approach to keep pace with global change

24 May 2024
Lawrence Wong is sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister at the Istana, the president's official residence, on May 15.
The Nikkei View

Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong is up against fierce headwinds

Major challenge will be guiding city-state through conflict-ridden world

22 May 2024
Singapore's new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong share a laugh at the Istana in Singapore on May 15.
19 May 2024
Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, speaks to supporters at a community event after the swearing-in ceremony on May 15. 
Politics

Lawrence Wong, Singapore's new PM, begins term: 5 things to know

51-year-old leader edges toward election as change comes in bunches

18 May 2024