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Myanmar's 'my way' vs Asean norms
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/07/2025
» It appeared to be a done deal. During their summit on May 26, Asean leaders agreed to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the regional bloc. Since then, Nay Pyi Taw has raised an unexpected objection, with the junta issuing an official statement that could potentially embarrass Asean and its current chair, Malaysia.
Tariff man Trump vs united Asean
Oped, Published on 09/06/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariffs -- especially the ultra-high "reciprocal tariffs" that he says will be reintroduced on July 8 for any country that has not struck a trade deal with his administration -- have sent countries around the world scrambling to respond, adapt and limit the fallout. Asean's 10 members -- Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam -- have been among the most proactive.
Singapore’s Changi Airport starts building fifth terminal
Published on 14/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - Construction began on Wednesday of a fifth terminal at Changi Airport, as the world’s fourth-busiest airport by international passengers expands to capitalise on growing air travel in Asia after the pandemic.
In Singapore’s election, a blow to the fledgling opposition
Published on 04/05/2025
» SINGAPORE — The last time Singapore held elections, it was in the throes of a global crisis. That’s also true today.
Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - Singapore's ruling party has notched a resounding win in general elections, official results showed early Sunday, giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he sought from voters.
PAP on course for Singapore election win
Published on 03/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - Samples from official vote counting in Singapore’s election on Saturday night showed the People’s Action Party (PAP) was on course to win its 14th successive poll and extend its six-decade rule.
Singapore politicians warn against foreign meddling in election
Published on 27/04/2025
» Singapore’s political leaders are warning against foreign attempts to influence voters in an election campaign, under measures introduced four years ago to guard against external meddling.
No winners in US trade war
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/04/2025
» The United States' imposition of reciprocal tariffs has drawn global attention. Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Thailand, shared his views on the matter.
May 3 election called in Singapore
Published on 15/04/2025
» SINGAPORE - Voters in Singapore will go to the polls on May 3 in a general election billed as a referendum on the ability of the city-state’s perpetual governing party to manage mounting economic challenges.
Singapore expected to ease currency settings on tariff risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/04/2025
» Singapore’s central bank is expected to ease monetary policy settings further, days after United States President Donald Trump unleashed the steepest tariffs in a century, threatening to disrupt global trade and sparking risk of retaliation.