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‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills
The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.
Published On 25 Sep 2023
Singapore’s clean image under scrutiny amid money laundering scandal
City-state’s anti-money laundering controls in spotlight after arrest of 10 foreigners and seizure of $1.3bn in assets.
Published On 18 Sep 2023
How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now
Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.
Published On 15 Sep 2023
Myanmar rejects ASEAN statement condemning violence as ‘one-sided’
Generals lash out after 10-member grouping urges ‘Myanmar Armed Forces in particular’ to end civilian attacks.
Published On 6 Sep 2023

As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected to the ceremonial post in the first contested vote in more than a decade.

Presidential election result may indicate level of support for Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party: Analysts.

Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.

More than 80 percent of police reports made by bosses against their maids do not lead to charges, rights group says.

Police say the group is suspected of involvement in organised crime activities ‘including scams and online gambling’.

City-state hangs 39-year-old driver over 54 grams of heroin despite international pressure to halt executions.

Saridewi Binte Djamani hanged despite outcry from rights groups including Amnesty International.

The resignations mark the third scandal to rock Singapore’s political landscape within a week.

Singaporeans enjoy visa-free entry to 192 destinations, more than travellers of any other country, according to index.

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