[Analytics] US addition of Malaysia, Singapore to ‘monitoring list’ over currency practices met with ridicule
Analysts say Washington’s inclusion of Southeast Asian economic powerhouses, including Vietnam, ‘defies logic’. Questions have…
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.
‘Middle power’ Philippines ranks 17th in Asia power index
MANILA, May 29, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippines dropped one place lower from its overall ranking…
AI cooperation pacts inked by Taiwan, Singapore
TAIPEI, May 29, 2019, Taiwan News. A pair of memorandums of understanding on artificial intelligence…
Singapore beats Sweden, South Korea to top list of 176 as best country for children
SINGAPORE, May 29, 2019, The Straits Times. For the second year in a row, Singapore…
[Analytics] Generation Amnesia: why China’s youth don’t talk about Tiananmen
Three decades have passed since the Tiananmen Square crackdown when troops fired on student-led pro-democracy…
[Analytics] US Senate bill proposes sanctions for involvement in ‘illegal’ activities in South and East China seas
‘This legislation reiterates America’s commitment to … holding the Chinese government accountable for bullying and…
Singapore-China ties can reach new heights: DPM Heng Swee Keat
SINGAPORE, May 23, 2019, The Straits Times. Singapore and China are looking to take cooperation…
[Ratings] iPhone XS is cheaper in Malaysia than Singapore
Malaysia is one of the cheapest places to buy an iPhone XS and even edges…
Free trade agreement between Hong Kong and 5 ASEAN member states to take effect
HANOI, May 19, 2019, VNA. Those parts relating to Hong Kong and five Association of…
With free trade under threat, necessary for NZ and Singapore to enhance partnership: PM
SINGAPORE, May 18, 2019, TODAY. In light of the trade tensions between the United States…
Singapore Red Cross website hacked: Details of more than 4,000 potential blood donors leaked
SINGAPORE, May 17, 2019, TODAY. The website of the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) was hacked,…
South China Sea operations not meant to be provocative: US
MANILA, May 17, 2019, PhilStar. As the US Navy vows to maintain its presence in…