There is no guarantee China would ignore for long Singapore’s military enabler and de-facto ally status with the US in the Asia-Pacific.
Revanchism in Southeast Asia: A Clear and Present Danger to Singapore
Dr Mahathir’s comments come straight out of the playbook of whipping up nationalistic fervour by appealing to historical legacies and political rule by local societies in Southeast Asia prior to Western colonialism in the region.
PM Lee’s Comments on Arms Race in Asia: An Exercise in Tryhard Preaching?
It is well known that during his lifetime, Lee Kuan Yew was seen as an esteemed elder statesman in international politics. He was never short on providing candid and incisive…
Chicken Importers Cut Up Chicken Into Parts To Sell At Premium
In lieu of Malaysia’s chicken export ban that starts tomorrow, our importers have been stockpiling whole chickens. They keep these chickens in their freezers and chillers to prepare for the…
Singapore and Malaysia’s Chicken Export Ban: More Than Meets The Eye?
Singaporeans were surprised by abrupt news coming out of Malaysia on 23 May that the country was unilaterally halting the export of chicken from 1 June 2022 due to what…
Ustaz Abdul Somad Says Singapore Is Part of Indonesia
After being refused entry to Singapore on Monday, Indonesian Ustaz Abdul Somad (UAS) said during an interview on Wednesday that Singapore is part of Indonesia. When asked if he is…
Singapore and Chinese Influence: A Question of Identity
Singapore’s international news presence in the past week has largely been dominated by its ranking as the second-most influenced by China in a new “China Index” report produced by a…
PM Lee Needs To Stop Telling Bigger Countries What To Do!
First we condemn Russia, then we ask China to go talk to Russia. Yesterday PM Lee go tell US not to isolate China. Who does he think we are?
Ukraine Crisis: About Time Singapore Foreign Policy Moved Away From Neutrality
Should Singapore take a stand on the conflict in Ukraine or remain silent like its neighbours?
Singapore Agrees to Give Up Airspace to Indonesia
Singapore has signed an agreement to return the Riau Islands airspace near Changi to Indonesia. The two countries’ leaders Lee Hsien Loong and Joko Widodo witnessed the signing of the…