International relations
China courts Vietnam and Malaysia for support on CPTPP bid
Outreach to ASEAN members key to groundwork for trade negotiations
Politics
Trade
Singapore backs Beijing's CPTPP bid, Chinese ministry says
Xi wants RCEP to enter into force as scheduled
Coronavirus
Singapore's upcoming leaders tested as COVID wave rattles public
PM hopefuls in tight spot between virus containment and vow to unchain economy
Politics
Singapore approves foreign interference law amid rights concerns
Critics question scope of legislation that allows blocking internet content
COVID vaccines
From Australia to Thailand, vaccine swap deals help ease shortages
Nearly expired doses shipped to nations with slow rollouts
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
Indo-Pacific
Australia seeks to calm ASEAN nerves over AUKUS, nuclear weapons
Ambassador vows pact won't affect bloc's 'centrality' in regional architecture
Asia Insight
Slow charge: ASEAN aims to bring lofty EV goals within range
Uneven policies leave drivers wary as COP26 turns spotlight on green transport
Coronavirus
Singapore surge tests 'live with COVID' strategy: 5 things to know
City faces 'crucial period' as cases top 900 despite 80% vaccination rate
Indo-Pacific
EU pushes for deeper Indo-Pacific ties in face of China concerns
Draft document shows bloc is seeking closer trade, investment ties with Taiwan
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
Biden's Asia policy
Harris rebukes China but pushes 'optimistic' US vision in Singapore
VP stresses Indo-Pacific engagement 'not against any one country'
Biden's Asia policy
Harris 'focused' on Afghan evacuation as Asia eyes US credibility
Singapore's Lee says regional perceptions will depend on how America 'repositions'
Afghanistan turmoil
ASEAN on guard for extremism inspired by Taliban's Afghan triumph
Philippines on 'full alert' in Mindanao as governments also brace for refugees
Biden's Asia policy
Harris to visit ASEAN in shadow of Afghan exit: 5 things to know
VP's trip to Singapore and Vietnam set to 'reassure' about US commitment to Asia
Comment
On Amazon and taxes, India shows willingness to heed arbitration
New Delhi seeks to balance sovereignty with openness to foreign capital
Coronavirus
Singapore to tweak foreign worker policies amid local job concerns
Global business hub remains open to talent from overseas, prime minister says
