Podcast: News Roundup
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Politics
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong vows to lead in 'own way' at inauguration
Successor to Lee Hsien Loong calls on younger citizens to 'join our team'
Asia Insight
New Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's test: Change with continuity
Incoming leader expected to 'refresh' job support, 'listen' to diverse voices
Politics
Singapore's Lawrence Wong retains finance chief post after becoming PM
Trade Minister Gan to be promoted to deputy prime minister in new cabinet
Opinion
Asia-Pacific free trade pacts have been a big success for the U.S.
Singapore agreement shows benefits in terms of strategic competition with China
Your Week in Asia
Wong takes helm in Singapore, Japan economy data, Australia budget
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
New Singapore PM Wong will bring in a greater degree of openness
Incoming leader conservative but not reflexively defensive about criticism
International relations
Singapore's Lee and Indonesia's Jokowi talk electricity trade
Lawrence Wong and Prabowo Subianto join predecessors' final retreat
Asia Insight
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world'
From falling births to regional hub race, challenges will mount after May handover
Politics
Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore prime minister in May
51-year-old Wong to take over in city's first leadership change in 20 years
International relations
Japan 'most trusted' by ASEAN despite low influence, study shows
Southeast Asians doubt Tokyo's ability to take lead on global issues
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
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International relations
Asia must keep pushing for free trade after U.S. election: experts
Tokyo symposium highlights protectionism worries amid potential Trump comeback
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's defense ministry takes part in Singapore Airshow for first time
Public-private initiative targets deals with China-wary Southeast Asian countries
Your Week in Asia
Singapore Airshow, Japan-Ukraine conference, Cambodia Senate election
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Economy
Singapore eyes corporate tax rise, AI investment in 2024 budget
Finance minister and next PM Wong pledges higher spending amid 'mixed' outlook
Economy
Singapore trims 2023 GDP growth to 1.1% amid shaky exports
City-state keeps forecast of 1% to 3% expansion in 2024 ahead of budget speech
Energy
IEA and India to start membership talks as Asian energy use rises
Agency also plans first regional base in Singapore amid push for green transition
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia election, Japan H3 rocket launch, Kakao earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Singapore PM Lee urges couples to have babies in Year of the Dragon
Leader suggests adding 'a little dragon' amid record-low fertility rate
Opinion
TikTok CEO has questions to answer. His race is not one
Senate grilling of Singaporean executive undermines U.S. credibility
Politics
Singapore to host liaison office from Japan's Kobe
City near Osaka aims to support homegrown startups in Southeast Asia
Politics
Singapore transport minister resigns following graft charges
Iswaran allegedly received tickets for Harry Potter show, Arsenal soccer game