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Commentary: Return of tensions in the South China Sea was a matter of time

Commentary: Return of tensions in the South China Sea was a matter of time

Clashes between China and the Philippines have intensified in the South China Sea as Beijing asserts control over disputed shoals, challenging Manila's efforts to maintain its outposts.

Commentary: Sri Lanka exposes the limits of Asia’s anti-scam campaign

Commentary: Sri Lanka exposes the limits of Asia’s anti-scam campaign

Crackdowns on Southeast Asian cyber scam compounds have displaced criminal networks to Sri Lanka, exposing the limits of regional enforcement and highlighting the need for deeper transnational cooperation.

Trump-Xi summit buys 100 days of calm that South-east Asia could use

Trump-Xi summit buys 100 days of calm that South-east Asia could use

The Trump-Xi summit extended the US-China trade truce, offering brief stability. Yet, fundamental disputes remain unresolved, leaving Southeast Asia facing ongoing geopolitical and economic risks.

Countries can find common ground on AI safeguards, incident reporting: Tan Kiat How

Countries can find common ground on AI safeguards, incident reporting: Tan Kiat How

Singapore's Tan Kiat How stated countries can find common ground on AI safeguards, evaluations, and incident reporting to prevent competition from becoming reckless.

A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet

A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet

A White House meeting between Trump and Xi during the UN General Assembly highlights the global organization's diminishing relevance, financial struggles, and geopolitical gridlock.

Report okayed by government calls for certified HR professional for larger firms from July 2028

Report okayed by government calls for certified HR professional for larger firms from July 2028

Singapore has approved recommendations requiring firms with over 200 employees to have at least one certified HR professional by July 2028 to support workforce development.

First US-Iran talks in months raise hopes for progress despite no concessions

First US-Iran talks in months raise hopes for progress despite no concessions

US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in New York, raising hopes for progress toward ending the Middle East war despite no immediate concessions from either side.

AI boom helps lift Asia growth outlook despite energy, El Nino risks: ADB

AI boom helps lift Asia growth outlook despite energy, El Nino risks: ADB

The ADB raised its 2026 Asia-Pacific growth forecast to 5%, as an AI boom and strong domestic demand offset risks from El Nino and volatile energy prices.

Singapore’s core inflation climbs to 2.2% in August

Singapore’s core inflation climbs to 2.2% in August

Singapore’s core inflation rose to 2.2% in August, driven by higher costs for services, retail, and food. Overall inflation also increased to 2.3%.

German and Dutch strategic innovation agencies to collaborate on AI chip design

German and Dutch strategic innovation agencies to collaborate on AI chip design

Dutch agency NADI and Germany's SPRIND are partnering on a €40 million project to accelerate AI chip design, aiming to reduce European reliance on US technology.

South Korea plans to cut its reliance on Middle crude oil imports to 50% by 2035

South Korea plans to cut its reliance on Middle crude oil imports to 50% by 2035

South Korea aims to reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil imports to 50% by 2035 to diversify its energy supply chains.

Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

The US, Denmark, and Greenland signed an agreement allowing an expanded US military presence on the strategic Arctic island, resolving a diplomatic standoff over its control.