By Sangram Datta Democracy is more than casting votes—it is a guarantee of safety, justice, and freedom for every citizen. Yet in Bangladesh today, this promise faces serious threats
By Muhammad Zulkifli Environmental crises in Southeast Asia do not recognize national borders. In 2025 ASEAN moved forward with concrete actions aimed...
For decades, global economic leadership has been defined by efficiency, productivity, and unilateral action—metrics that prioritise output over nuance.
By Takanori Nishiyama, SVP APAC & Japan Country Manager, Keeper SecuritySingapore, December 1, 2025 - As 2026 approaches, one message is clear: in...
Both Thailand and Cambodia must seize the opportunity that exists now, while Malaysia under Anwar Ibrahim still has the term capacity, credibility, and regional trust to lead a neutral yet firm diplomatic process. At the same time, both sides must utilise the momentum created by Trump and the only core leverage that he has created, who is the only one to have the combination of economic pressure and strategic influence to contain escalation.
By Vijay EswaranThe 2025 tariff shockwaves present ASEAN with its gravest unity test since the 1997 financial crisis—and its greatest underlying oppor...
By Marcel TheeSingapore’s move to modernize its listing rules and strengthen its equities market proves to be a significant attempt to attract more is...
The Russian and Canadian Olympic committees have filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), engulfing the 2022 Winter Games figure skating team event in controversy. The disagreement arises from the revised Beijing final rankings after Kamila Valieva tested positive for drugs. Four appeals have been submitted to CAS after the International […]
The Indian women’s badminton team made history by winning a historic gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024. The squad was headed by emerging star Anmol Kharb and PV Sindhu’s outstanding performance. The esteemed occasion took place in Shah Alam, Malaysia, from February 13 to February 18. This is a historic victory because […]
No kidding. There is a Singapore Olympian at the Winter Games in Beijing. You may not recognise him so readily because he’s all bundled up. But there he was in the traditional torch relay that leads to the lighting up of the Olympic flame in China’s capital city. And yes, he is very much a […]
