13 Aug 2026 Calibrating the Singapore-US Security Anchor for a New Era: An American View David Santoro As the US moves into a more transactional mode, Singapore’s standing as a capable and self-reliant partner will put it in good stead. Military Singapore Singapore-U.S. Relations
1 Jul 2026 Singapore’s Trade Agreements Show How Small States Shape Global Legal Norms Tristan Eng From digital trade to essential supply chains, Singapore’s recent plurilateral trade agreements are reshaping how states sustain trade cooperation and build resilience within a rules-based order. Economy Singapore Trade
19 Mar 2026 Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars Siti Suhaila Bte Mohd Harith|Amirul Adli Rosli Variety and affordability are the spice of life for fans of Ramadan bazaars on both sides of the Causeway. Malaysia Singapore
23 Jan 2026 The JS-SEZ and Johor’s Private Healthcare Sector: Catalysts and Challenges Lee Poh Onn The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone provides attractive investment opportunities in several sectors. The focus on private healthcare is warranted as Malaysia’s healthcare sector is one of the fastest-growing in the region. Malaysia Malaysia-Singapore Relations Singapore
30 Dec 2025 2025 Top 10 Understanding Bobby Saputra, Indonesia’s ‘Professional Son’ Brandon Tan Jun Wen Bobby’s satirical skewering of nepotism and corruption strongly appeals to Southeast Asians, who share disillusionment and a desire to laugh at a system seen as unfair and ineffective. 2025 Top 10 Indonesia Singapore Social Media TikTok
12 Dec 2025 Economic Gravity: The Rise of Asian Cities’ Powerhouses Marco Kamiya Urbanisation in Southeast Asia is now one of the region’s most powerful yet under-recognised industrial policy tools. Urban planners and economists need to work together to unlock the potential of the region’s cities. Economy Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Southeast Asia Thailand Vietnam
21 Jul 2025 Rethinking GenAI Visuals in Government Communications Brandon Tan Jun Wen Governments are turning to generative AI to assist in public communications, sparking backlash from the public over the quality and intent of such visuals. A better approach would be to pair GenAI with human expertise. Artificial Intelligence Malaysia Singapore
17 Jun 2025 Understanding Bobby Saputra, Indonesia’s ‘Professional Son’ Brandon Tan Jun Wen Bobby’s satirical skewering of nepotism and corruption strongly appeals to Southeast Asians, who share disillusionment and a desire to laugh at a system seen as unfair and ineffective. Indonesia Singapore Social Media TikTok
3 Apr 2025 The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2025 Singapore is Not Buying into Trump 2.0 Joanne Lin This commentary draws on the perspectives of 242 respondents from Singapore who participated in the State of Southeast Asia 2025 Survey. Singapore Singapore-U.S. Relations US
24 Feb 2025 New ASEAN Power Grid Agreement Must Reflect New Needs Mirza Sadaqat Huda It’s time to incorporate new key priorities into the pact to better address current realities of energy interconnection and serve future needs. ASEAN Energy Laos Malaysia Singapore Thailand
