Commentary: AI armageddon looks different from China
While the US fears AI extinction, China worries about social instability. A WeChat security fix shows that US-China cooperation on AI risk sharing is possible.
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Asean’s diversity does not mean its integration is stalling: Tan See Leng
Minister Tan See Leng stated that ASEAN's diversity does not hinder integration. He highlighted the region's stability and Singapore's goal to deepen connections during its 2027 chairmanship.
Don’t defend Taiwan, end defence treaties with Asian allies, says prominent US analyst
US analyst Jennifer Kavanagh has proposed that the US abandon Taiwan, end defense treaties with Asian allies, and significantly reduce its military presence in the region.
Commentary: US ‘transshipment scam’ narrative raises troubling prospect of a purity test for Southeast Asia
The US's "transshipment scam" narrative threatens Southeast Asian trade, raising the prospect of strict "purity tests" on Chinese components and increased tariffs.
Interest rates and the problem with ‘forward guidance’ from the US Federal Reserve
Martin Wolf praises Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s recent speech, noting his clear, sensible approach to policy objectives and conduct, which offers a promising shift from his previously hawkish, confusing reputation.
AI adoption is just half the battle. Is it improving workers’ capabilities?
AI adoption is only half the battle. True progress requires workers to use professional judgment and expertise to refine AI outputs, ensuring technology enhances rather than replaces human capability.
Commentary: The danger of newfound 'strategic stability' in US-China ties
The US-China agreement on "strategic stability" lowers immediate tensions, but it may mask a phoney peace as both nations continue building competitive capabilities.
How useful are the Ukraine and Iran wars to Taiwan’s defence strategy?
Taiwan's 2027 defence budget will focus on drones and asymmetric warfare, influenced by the Ukraine and Iran wars, though local adaptation may be difficult.
Commentary: Complacency is the hidden risk in Singapore’s success
Singapore’s long-term peace and prosperity have fostered dangerous complacency. Experts warn this mindset threatens national security and economic resilience, necessitating greater public vigilance and transparent communication to navigate future global uncertainties.
AI’s Economic Winners
AI’s economic winners will not just be development leaders like the U.S. and China, but also nations mastering AI diffusion, supply-chain chokepoints, and labor-market integration to drive productivity and growth.
Taiwan’s ultra-wealthy turn to Singapore for succession, regional expansion
Taiwan’s ultra-wealthy are increasingly using Singapore as a hub for global expansion and multi-generational succession planning, drawn by the city-state’s political stability, legal framework, and robust wealth management ecosystem.
Sound the AIarm: Tech stocks’ whiplash could signal risks for Singapore’s real economy
MAS and Fitch warn that volatile AI investment poses significant risks to global financial stability and Singapore’s export-driven economy, as market reliance on speculative tech growth threatens long-term sustainability.