[Analytics] Gas pains building in US-Japan trade relations
JERA, Japan’s largest power generator and one of the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
Singapore
Singapore is an economy of 5.6 million people and a founding member of APEC. When the forum was founded in 1989, Singapore’s real GDP was USD 61 billion, while its real per capita GDP was USD 21,000. By 2016, Singapore’s GDP grew fivefold at USD 295 billion, and its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 53,000.
[Analytics] Singapore’s PAP’s self-inflicted election losses
On 10 July, Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) suffered one of its worst electoral results:…
Green lane for long-term pass holders, essential and official travellers between Malaysia and Singapore to be set up from Aug 10
SINGAPORE, Jul 14, 2020, ST. Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to start implementing reciprocal green…
Singapore, Malaysia optimistic to conclude RTS talks by July 31
SINGAPORE, Jul 13, 2020, The Malaysian Insight. is optimistic that discussions on outstanding matters related…
Work on Johor Baru-Singapore rail link project to begin in November: Official
GELANG PATAH, Jul 12, 2020, The Star/ANN. Work on the Johor Baru-Singapore Transit Link System…
Singapore ruling PAP party wins general elections, but support falls
SINGAPORE, Jul 11, 2020, BBC. Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has retained power in…
Malaysia’s economic recovery likely on Parliament’s lower house agenda next Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 10, 2020, Bernama. The Dewan Rakyat which will convene next Monday is…
[Post-Covid World] How Covid-19 will change air travel as we know it
In 2001, air travel was dealt a massive blow by the 11 September attacks, and…
31 per cent of voters have cast votes in Singapore general election 2020 by noon
SINGAPORE, Jul 10, 2020, ST. About 840,000 voters, or 31 per cent of registered voters,…
[Analytics] What can Southeast Asia learn from Singapore and its first ‘COVID-19 election’?
Today (July 10) Singapore becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to hold a major…
Lao PM visits farms, industries to boost local suppliers, production
VIENTIANE, Jul 10, 2020, Vientiane Times. The Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on Thursday visited an…
Singapore secures three of top five Southeast Asia deals despite Covid-19 slowdown
SINGAPORE, Jul 9, 2020, ST. Singapore clinched three of the top five private equity and…