Asia Insight
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world'
From falling births to regional hub race, challenges will mount after May handover
Economy
Politics
Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore prime minister in May
51-year-old Wong to take over in city's first leadership change in 20 years
Economy
Singapore Q1 GDP growth ticks up to 2.7% on 'strong' tourism recovery
City-state keeps monetary policy unchanged as inflation remains sticky
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
Opinion
Singapore's Taylor Swift jackpot about more than exclusivity
With planning, city-state has assembled compelling package for event organizers
Transportation
Singapore starts dual probes of Baltimore bridge collapse
Maritime authorities to scrutinize potential rule breaches in deadly accident
Transportation
Singapore-flagged container ship brings down Baltimore bridge
Vessel experienced momentary loss of propulsion before impact, says company
Currencies
Malaysians working in Singapore gain spending power as ringgit slumps
Migrants eye properties, cars at home as salaries rise in local currency terms
Economy
Singapore starts QR code clearance at busy crossing to Malaysia
Nikkei reporters traveling by car needed only 20 seconds at immigration counter
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International relations
Asia must keep pushing for free trade after U.S. election: experts
Tokyo symposium highlights protectionism worries amid potential Trump comeback
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Work
Singapore sets higher salary requirement for work visa from 2025
Expats now must earn $4,200 a month as city-state tightens foreign labor rules
Society
Singapore and South Korea fertility rates fall to record lows
Heavy government spending to encourage more births fails to reverse trend
Finance
ASEAN banks' fat interest margins wane as Fed rate cuts loom
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia anticipate rocky road in loan earnings
Your Week in Asia
Singapore Airshow, Japan-Ukraine conference, Cambodia Senate election
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Economy
Singapore eyes corporate tax rise, AI investment in 2024 budget
Finance minister and next PM Wong pledges higher spending amid 'mixed' outlook
Economy
Singapore trims 2023 GDP growth to 1.1% amid shaky exports
City-state keeps forecast of 1% to 3% expansion in 2024 ahead of budget speech
Travel & Leisure
Singapore to allow all foreigners to enter via automated lanes
City-state steps up use of biometrics from second half as travel returns
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia election, Japan H3 rocket launch, Kakao earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Singapore PM Lee urges couples to have babies in Year of the Dragon
Leader suggests adding 'a little dragon' amid record-low fertility rate
Economy
Singapore's investment pledges from U.S., China dropped in 2023
Total commitment falls 44% amid 'challenging' global environment
Economy
Singapore keeps monetary policy tight as inflation persists
Central bank releases first decision under new quarterly schedule
Interview
Malaysia wants to make Johor 'new engine of growth'
Economy minister hopes special economic zone with Singapore boosts tech, renewables
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia to launch QR code border clearance
Neighbors sign agreement on Johor economic zone to boost growth