 Braced for economic headwinds this year Last year was a better-than-expected year for the Singapore economy, but given the uncertainties that lie ahead, projections for 2019 are more circumspect, and for good reason. — Straits […]
2018: A year marked by historic CPP win The ruling party won a landslide victory in polls that garnered both criticism and praise internationally, while the EU began the process of withdrawing access to its […]
Military warns media outlets about reports on security, armed conflicts The Tatmadaw (military) has threatened legal action against media organisations that report unverified stories involving security issues and armed conflicts. — The Myanmar Times Recovery […]
 Spore’s 2018 economic growth above expectations, but major uncertainties lie ahead: PM Lee Singapore’s economy could grow at a slower pace in 2019 amid global uncertainties, but the Republic enters its bicentennial year with “renewed […]
Cambodia’s foreign policy outlook As the international order enters into a multi-polar world, Cambodia, it seems, is adjusting its foreign policy objectives and strategies accordingly. In the new world order, current Cambodian ruling elites believe […]
Amnesty International: thanks for the victories, but Myanmar remains a concern To mark its 57th anniversary, the human rights organisation Amnesty International Australia is sharing some of the incredible wins it secured in 2018 through […]
SingHealth cyberattack: COI submits ‘unanimous’ report, to be published on Jan 10 AÂ Committee of Inquiry (COI) report into the SingHealth cyberattack, considered to be the most serious breach of personal data in Singapore’s history, […]
Thai politicians gear up for first election since military coup After four years in which political speeches, meetings and even putting up party posters were punishable offences, Thai electoral politics are powering back to life […]
Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen should face graft probe over payments to pro-ruling party media: Observers Cambodia’s Anti-Corruption Unit is obligated to investigate Prime Minister Hun Sen to ensure payments he made to reporters at privately […]
Yangon International Airport welcomes six millionth passenger as tourist arrivals drop Yangon International Airport (YIA) has awarded its six millionth passenger of the year, a family of three, with K1 million in cash and other […]
British Foreign Secretary hails Singapore as model for post-Brexit Britain Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has suggested the UK should follow the example of low-tax Singapore as it forges a new position in the world after […]
Thailand’s roads turn deadly with 1,633 accidents, 182 deaths and 1,690 injured on the third day of New Years holiday Assistant national police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapat has told Thai Media that the first three days […]