JAKARTA: Indonesia should stand firm against the United States’ recent demands to remove a broad suite of trade practices Washington considers unfair, experts said, arguing that some of these policies are needed to protect Southeast Asia’s largest economy’s national interests. These so-called “trade barriers” were identified in a report byContinue Reading
QUIET DIPLOMACY Education is another area where Singapore can play a role. The number of student visas granted to Chinese nationals in the US has dropped 50 per cent between 2019 and 2022. Singapore is well-placed to offer an alternative. An English-speaking environment, safety from racist violence and the opportunityContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: A restaurant in Singapore’s Chinatown has removed controversial signs claiming a “104 per cent surcharge” on American diners, following widespread attention online. As of Friday (Apr 11), staff at the eatery have refused to comment publicly on the matter. A message on two pieces of paper pasted onContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: Amid global and regional challenges, Singaporeans must stay united and resolute, and not be swayed by “strange ideas or soft solutions”, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Apr 6). Reiterating Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s message on unity in light of the United States’ latest wave of tariffs,Continue Reading
HOW SINGAPORE WILL BE AFFECTED Dr Balakrishnan noted that, particularly for Southeast Asia, the past eight years have delivered not only prosperity but also peace, as the countries are interdependent. “There was more to lose by having open conflict. There was every incentive to resolve.” Dr Balakrishnan said that now,Continue Reading
