Singapore and Vietnam shortlisted for second Trump-Kim summit: South Korean officials
SEOUL, Jan 11, 2019, KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK. Singapore and Vietnam are likely to be…
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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] N. Korean leader commences another round of summit diplomacy
SEOUL, Jan 8, 2019, Yonhap. As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has effectively kicked off…
Malaysia suspends permanent Restricted Area over Pasir Gudang
SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2019, Today Online. Malaysia has suspended the permanent Restricted Area established over…
[Analytics] Can the Land of a Million Elephants Survive the Belt and Road?
BEIJING, Jan 4, 2019, The Diplomat. Chinese-funded projects in Laos could hasten the eradication of…
Look Ahead 2019 in Singapore: Politics — a key year for leadership transition, possible GE on the cards
SINGAPORE, Jan 2, 2019, Today Online. Against the backdrop of the most significant leadership renewal…
Singapore confirms eliminating bike toll at Second Link
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1, 2019, Malay Mail. Singapore’s Transport Ministry said it will follow Malaysia…
Lee Kuan Yew laid foundation of China-Singapore ties: PM Lee Hsien Loong
SINGAPORE, Dec 29, 2018, The Straits Times. The award China recently conferred on founding prime…
Thailand legalises medical use of marijuana, in ‘new year’s gift’ to the people
BANGKOK, Dec 25, 2018, SCMP. Thailand approved marijuana for medical use and research on Tuesday,…
Businesses in Singapore to be hit by Malaysia’s fish ban
SINGAPORE, Dec 19, 2018, The New Paper. Consumers can expect a hike in fish prices…
Vietnam becomes Asia’s hottest investment destination: Forbes
HANOI, Dec 18, 2018, NDO/VNA. An article published by US magazine Forbes has recently considered…
Korean entrepreneurs pivot toward Asean on back of New Southern Policy
SEOUL, Dec 18, 2018, THE KOREA HERALD/ANN. In line with the South Korean government’s push…
The Johor-Singapore airspace conflict: Why Malaysia is standing firm
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12, 2018, Malay Mail. Transport Minister Anthony Loke posted a short video…