A year ago, Singapore’s role in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) appeared tenuous at best. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s absence from the May 2017 BRI Summit fuelled speculation that the city-state would be bypassed in China’s grand strategy. However, PM Lee’s visit to China...
April 2018 | Going into the General Election, almost all polls show that the Barisan Nasional (BN), led by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak, will win. But polls notoriously predicted that Hillary Clinton, not Donald Trump, would win the...
Given the personal and commercial ties that bind Singaporeans to Malaysia, few countries matter to Singapore as much as Malaysia does. What are the likely results of the upcoming General Election (GE14), and what effects would this have on the Malaysian economy and cross-strait ties?...
Ahead of Malaysia’s General Election, Prime Minister Najib Razak and the ruling Barisan Nasional have worked to strengthen their support via stimulus plans. The Malaysian economy is on track for good growth this year, boosted by exports, domestic consumption, and public spending. However, Dr Mahathir...
By Hank Lim and Shangari Kiruppalini For The Business Times THE tit-for-tat trade spat between the world's two largest economic powerhouses has sent shockwaves through the global economy, roiling financial markets. Staying true to his campaign promise, US President Donald Trump has upped his protectionist rhetoric and...
SIIA Chairman Simon Tay was quoted by the Myanmar Times in a list of ten quotes on the country's economy, from Myanmar's ministers, regional business leaders, and other influential figures. Clock is ticking for real economic progress Last June, Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of...
By Chen Chen Lee and Shangari Kiruppalini For The Straits Times Facebook Inc has been dominating the headlines recently. And for good reasons. The tech giant is facing intense scrutiny for not putting in place the right mechanisms to fully protect the data of its users. Facebook failed to...
Date :06 Apr 2018 Amidst ups and downs, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has grown since its creation in 1967. It has helped safeguard the peace and stability of the region, which has formed the bedrock for ASEAN economies to grow and surpass global...
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has emerged as a cornerstone of China's foreign policy, underscoring its growing global influence. Is the BRI benefiting all countries and the private sector, including non-Chinese companies? Does it represent a shift in the international order? NHK World and...
by Simon Tay and Lau Xin Yi Some credit the recent Singapore Budget as being responsible and responsive. Many ministries face spending cuts, while infrastructure spending will increase to position Singapore for "vibrant and innovative" economic growth. Other comments focus on the goods and services tax, which...