Economy
Singapore expects 3-5% growth in 2022 amid 'uneven' COVID rebound
Forecast slower than this year's upgraded projection of 'around 7%'
Economy
Biden's Asia policy
U.S. aims for 'flexible and inclusive' Indo-Pacific framework
Commerce chief Gina Raimondo in Asia to reset economic ties to counter China
Trade
U.S. pushes for Indo-Pacific rules on digital trade, AI
Biden administration seeks 'like-minded allies' as China looks to join regional blocs
International relations
Xi warns APEC against Cold War redux in wake of AUKUS
Singapore's Lee urges digital integration as Vietnam's Phuc talks sustainability
Business trends
ASEAN's digital economy projected to hit $1tn by 2030
Google-led report says retail and finance to fuel growth as internet use surges
Coronavirus
Singapore, Malaysia to restart quarantine-free air travel link
Vaccinated passengers can fly between Kuala Lumpur and city-state from Nov. 29
International relations
China courts Vietnam and Malaysia for support on CPTPP bid
Outreach to ASEAN members key to groundwork for trade negotiations
Trade
Singapore backs Beijing's CPTPP bid, Chinese ministry says
Xi wants RCEP to enter into force as scheduled
Economy
Singapore surprises with monetary tightening as Q3 GDP grows 6.5%
Central bank's move follows South Korea and New Zealand; COVID clouds outlook
Asia Insight
Singapore 'soul searching' over economy as COVID surges
Even if vaccines help city-state 'live with' the virus, long-term questions loom
Politics
Singapore's foreign population dips 10.7% on COVID restrictions
Government wants to open doors while managing locals' anxieties about immigrants
International relations
U.S. and China keep Singapore waiting on business mediation treaty
U.N. pact led by city-state gains little ratification traction amid COVID
Coronavirus
Singapore surge tests 'live with COVID' strategy: 5 things to know
City faces 'crucial period' as cases top 900 despite 80% vaccination rate
Comment
Japan's economic security debate needs 'offense' as well as 'defense'
While protecting its interests, Tokyo needs to rethink its openness to foreign investment and talent
Currencies
Australia, Singapore and Malaysia to test digital payments
Central banks intend to develop shared platforms for cross-border transactions
Economy
Singapore eyes gig worker welfare in wake-up call for ASEAN startups
PM Lee 'especially concerned' about lack of security for delivery drivers
Politics
Singapore must stay open or face 'disastrous' consequences: PM Lee
City-state reaches milestone of 80% fully vaccinated against COVID
Biden's Asia policy
Harris calls for stronger supply chain cooperation with ASEAN
US VP heads to Hanoi after health incident potentially linked to Havana Syndrome
Opinion
Singapore ramps up strategic investment in Africa
City-state's understanding of niche frontiers can show other rich nations the way
Interview
Southeast Asia fundamentals 'intact' despite COVID: Sea economist
Digital services become default in region but access gap still a challenge