Singapore
Explore our coverage of Singapore’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Asia
Trade tensions help Singapore’s prime minister to a big win
But voters want credible opposition in parliament, too
Asia
Singapore’s leader of the opposition is convicted of lying
The city-state’s usually dull politics have taken a turn
Asia
Singapore’s government is determined to keep hawker centres alive
Why is the city-state’s bare-bones government running a bureaucracy of stir-fries?
Money Talks
Can the Singapore miracle continue?
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, an interview with the city-state’s incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong
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Leaders
The world’s most improbable success story still needs to evolve
Under Lawrence Wong, the city-state has a new chance to change
Asia
In South-East Asia, the war in Gaza is roiling emotions
The governments of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have responded very differently
The Intelligence
An interview with Singapore’s next Prime Minister
Also on the daily podcast: climate archaeology and Maurice Ravel’s ‘Boléro’
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Asia
Singapore has achieved astounding economic success
Can Lawrence Wong, its incoming PM, oversee further growth?
Asia
An interview with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s next PM
He will be just the fourth person to hold that position