The survey shows that regional elites prefer ASEAN to lead Southeast Asia over China or the United States. Most respondents regard ASEAN as more influential and higher ranking than either of the two major powers. Though Chinese influence is substantial, it is not preeminent, with only Thai respondents regarding China as most influential.

Passengers in Singapore and Thailand can select Grab's “eco-friendly ride” option, which will prioritise allocating green vehicles, and at no extra charge.

As Singapore’s envoy to the United Nations in the 1980s, Kishore Mahbubani made it a point to connect socially with fellow diplomats in New York. Israel’s representative, Benjamin Netanyahu, was a dinner guest. Zuhdi Labib Terzi, the first Palestinian ambassador to the U.N., was “a friend of mine.”

The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China have triggered a strategic recalibration of supply chains. As highlighted by Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, “Southeast Asia will be a natural beneficiary of any realignment in global trade dynamics caused by geopolitical shifts.”

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Donald Trump will be sworn in within hours as the 47th President of the United States. Analysts say the impact of his return could be wide and uncertain. So how will Singapore and the region have to navigate a second Trump term?

Secondaries manager Coller Capital has expanded its global footprint by establishing a new office in Singapore, aiming to meet the needs of the institutional and private wealth investor bases in Southeast Asia.

By combining Singapore’s innovation ecosystem with Johor’s physical capacity, the JS-SEZ has the potential to reshape the region’s AI and data infrastructure landscape.

Known for her commitment to championing Southeast Asian contemporary art, Singaporean art collector Linda Neo, together with her husband Albert Lim, have built a collection that reflects the region’s cultural narratives and supports emerging and established artists alike.

Malaysia environmental watchdog RimbaWatch has launched the Zero Greenwashing Alliance Guidelines and Database to track cases of greenwashing in Southeast Asia. Carbon offsets abuse is the most common form of greenwashing flagged.

The 2025 top fintech trends in Singapore have some noticeable similarities with last year's but new shifts are set to change the landscape.

Q & M Dental Group's associate, EM2AI Pte. Ltd., announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with a dental solutions provider.