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Picking the city state’s next PM was a ‘deadly serious life-and-death decision’ for the PAP’s 4G ministers, Lee Hsien Loong told a party conference on Sunday, adding he was ‘confident that they will settle it before the next general election comes around’.
Picking the city state’s next PM was a ‘deadly serious life-and-death decision’ for the PAP’s 4G ministers, Lee Hsien Loong told a party conference on Sunday, adding he was ‘confident that they will settle it before the next general election comes around’.
The Russian president has sought to ‘hug China more’, as he uses non-state actors to project power globally, the former US secretary of state told the Bloomberg New Economy Forum via video link.
The Russian president has sought to ‘hug China more’, as he uses non-state actors to project power globally, the former US secretary of state told the Bloomberg New Economy Forum via video link.
Political forecaster Ian Bremmer says Chinese involvement in CPTPP would be positive, but domestic politics makes US involvement unlikely.
Political forecaster Ian Bremmer says Chinese involvement in CPTPP would be positive, but domestic politics makes US involvement unlikely.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said heightened tensions were unlikely to lead to ‘war overnight’, but a ‘miscalculation’ over the island could still occur.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said heightened tensions were unlikely to lead to ‘war overnight’, but a ‘miscalculation’ over the island could still occur.
The Biden administration is to seek a ‘proper economic framework’ to maintain a ‘secure supply chain’, Gina Raimondo has revealed.
The Biden administration is to seek a ‘proper economic framework’ to maintain a ‘secure supply chain’, Gina Raimondo has revealed.
In an exclusive interview with This Week In Asia, the junta’s information minister Maung Maung Ohn said Myanmar was planning to reopen its borders with Thailand and China starting in January.
In an exclusive interview with This Week In Asia, the junta’s information minister Maung Maung Ohn said Myanmar was planning to reopen its borders with Thailand and China starting in January.
‘Facebook Papers’ show reforms desperately needed including nuance and aggression filters and ‘nudges’ from policymakers.
‘Facebook Papers’ show reforms desperately needed including nuance and aggression filters and ‘nudges’ from policymakers.
It’s the oven-ready solution governments hail as key to reducing emissions. But sceptics say it is only likely to have a marginal effect - and that is precisely why it’s so popular.
It’s the oven-ready solution governments hail as key to reducing emissions. But sceptics say it is only likely to have a marginal effect - and that is precisely why it’s so popular.
Wide-ranging plan includes cash for low-income workers; subsidies for food, fuel and firms hiring women; and aid for small and medium businesses.
Wide-ranging plan includes cash for low-income workers; subsidies for food, fuel and firms hiring women; and aid for small and medium businesses.
Singapore and Malaysia have signalled their readiness for Asean to elevate its China ties to a ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’, which the bloc and Australia agreed to establish on Wednesday.
Singapore and Malaysia have signalled their readiness for Asean to elevate its China ties to a ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’, which the bloc and Australia agreed to establish on Wednesday.
The move has been described as a blow to the junta’s legitimacy and a win for democracy. It may also be aimed at sparing the blushes of world leaders.
The move has been described as a blow to the junta’s legitimacy and a win for democracy. It may also be aimed at sparing the blushes of world leaders.
While Western central bankers are rethinking their ultra-easy monetary policies, the wider sentiment in Asia is to stay put.
While Western central bankers are rethinking their ultra-easy monetary policies, the wider sentiment in Asia is to stay put.
In this issue of Global Impact, we unpack the diverse responses in the Asian region to the Aukus security pact between the United States, Britain and Australia.
In this issue of Global Impact, we unpack the diverse responses in the Asian region to the Aukus security pact between the United States, Britain and Australia.
Spokesman says US and EU have been putting pressure on Asian bloc member states.
Spokesman says US and EU have been putting pressure on Asian bloc member states.
The contentious new Fica law will allow the state to ‘expand curtailment of civil freedoms to the detriment of its people’, a statement by 11 groups said.
The contentious new Fica law will allow the state to ‘expand curtailment of civil freedoms to the detriment of its people’, a statement by 11 groups said.
In a widely expected move, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the reopening of interstate borders and relaxed rules for overseas travel.
In a widely expected move, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the reopening of interstate borders and relaxed rules for overseas travel.
‘Naming and shaming’ is a ‘nuclear option’ that Singapore is best to avoid with some countries or it risks too high a political cost, experts say.
‘Naming and shaming’ is a ‘nuclear option’ that Singapore is best to avoid with some countries or it risks too high a political cost, experts say.
Although Malaysia has pursued a cautious foreign policy towards China, it recently ticked off the giant nation over maritime incursions into its waters.
Although Malaysia has pursued a cautious foreign policy towards China, it recently ticked off the giant nation over maritime incursions into its waters.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says ambassador Ouyang Yujing was summoned on Monday to ‘protest’ the presence of Chinese ships in Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says ambassador Ouyang Yujing was summoned on Monday to ‘protest’ the presence of Chinese ships in Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone.
There are concerns Fica is too broad and may ensnare critics. Law and home affairs minister K. Shanmugam did not identify sources of foreign meddling, but mentioned expulsion of Chinese-American academic Huang Jing.
There are concerns Fica is too broad and may ensnare critics. Law and home affairs minister K. Shanmugam did not identify sources of foreign meddling, but mentioned expulsion of Chinese-American academic Huang Jing.
The Fica bill will allow authorities to demand user information from internet companies and target people deemed to be collaborating with foreign actors, with the government saying it is not aimed at ‘criticisms’ but at ‘covert and clandestine activities’.
The Fica bill will allow authorities to demand user information from internet companies and target people deemed to be collaborating with foreign actors, with the government saying it is not aimed at ‘criticisms’ but at ‘covert and clandestine activities’.
Canberra’s envoy to the Southeast Asian bloc says the arrangement will not change Australia’s commitment to Asean-led regional infrastructure.
Canberra’s envoy to the Southeast Asian bloc says the arrangement will not change Australia’s commitment to Asean-led regional infrastructure.
Myanmar’s anti-junta forces have endured months of inaction and empty talk from the international community, and that is likely to continue.
Myanmar’s anti-junta forces have endured months of inaction and empty talk from the international community, and that is likely to continue.
Without naming the countries involved, the home affairs ministry outlined two incidents involving alleged China-linked activities in Australia and the EU.
Without naming the countries involved, the home affairs ministry outlined two incidents involving alleged China-linked activities in Australia and the EU.
The international community has expressed concerns over the declaration, including the difficulty of distributing assistance during a bloody civil war.
The international community has expressed concerns over the declaration, including the difficulty of distributing assistance during a bloody civil war.
The region largely welcomed greater US cooperation after 9/11, with the war on terror helping some Asean states to further their own agendas.
The region largely welcomed greater US cooperation after 9/11, with the war on terror helping some Asean states to further their own agendas.
Newly installed Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has sought cooperation with rivals still smarting from defeat, at the request of Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Newly installed Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has sought cooperation with rivals still smarting from defeat, at the request of Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Ousted premier’s finance, trade and defence ministers returned to old roles, with vaccine point person appointed to health minister.
Ousted premier’s finance, trade and defence ministers returned to old roles, with vaccine point person appointed to health minister.