March
- Opinion
- The AFR View
ASEAN summit a worthwhile investment of Australia’s soft power
But the optics of forging stronger links with the nations of South-East Asia were undercut by the unprecedented and unedifying intervention by Paul Keating.
- The AFR View
- Updated
- Foreign relations
Singapore backs AUKUS subs as Keating rocks summit
Singapore has backed the Albanese government over the AUKUS deal, undercutting former prime minister Paul Keating’s claim Australia was at odds with the region.
- Updated
- Andrew Tillett and Phillip Coorey
- Analysis
- ASEAN
South-East Asia signals it won’t be picked off by China
A tick of approval from one of Asia’s most respected statesmen for AUKUS was just one positive sign from the ASEAN summit.
- James Curran
Taylor Swift is now a trade dispute
Disharmony within South-East Asia over a sweetheart deal for Taylor Swift to perform in Singapore has provided a sideshow to ASEAN summit.
- Andrew Tillett
December 2023
Singapore loses its sheen as its first family fights over legacy
Lee Kuan Yew united Singapore, but his death sparked a spectacular unravelling of his family that has left Singaporeans divided and asking questions about the future.
- Emma Connors
November 2023
Singapore’s PM Lee to step aside next year
Lee Hsien Loong, who has held the premiership for almost 20 years, said he will hand over power to his deputy Lawrence Wong before the next general election.
- Chen Lin
June 2023
Don’t get caught between China and US: Albanese’s new message
Vietnam is looking to deepen ties with Australia, saying it will continue to buy coal for some time.
- Andrew Tillett
March 2023
- Exclusive
- World politics
Singapore’s first family rift takes even nastier turn
The estranged brother of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has hit back after being labelled a liar and absconder in parliament.
- Emma Connors
October 2022
Singapore taking Optus hack ‘seriously’
Following talks with Anthony Albanese, Singapore’s PM Lee Hsien Loong also says China’s bid to join a free trade pact is beneficial despite Australian concerns.
- Andrew Tillett
August 2022
End to gay sex ban a boon for Singapore economy, say activists
Companies that pride themselves on diversity and tolerance have long baulked at Singapore’s anti-gay stance.
- Emma Connors
May 2022
Singapore PM warns of global recession
Lee Hsien Loong has joined a growing list of global policymakers, market participants, economists and companies warning of risks.
- Michelle Jamrisko, Philip J. Heijmans and Abhishek Vishnoi
July 2021
Tehan plans to visit Indonesia as relationship draws fire
Dan Tehan is expected to make his first visit as trade minister to Singapore and Indonesia next week.
- Updated
- Emma Connors and Andrew Tillett
June 2021
Singapore begins ‘strategic exit’ from pandemic
The city-state has doubled down on vaccinations and is close to the time when a COVID-19 infection can mostly be managed at home.
- Emma Connors
Australia and Singapore commit to travel bubble
Singapore students will be the first in line, but quarantine-free travel is unlikely to begin before the majority of people in both nations are vaccinated.
- Emma Connors
PM to discuss regional tensions, travel bubble with Singapore
There’s never been a better time to deepen the relationship between Australia and Singapore – two like-minded, middle-level powers, analysts say.
- Emma Connors
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
Lessons for Australia from Singapore’s border approach
A reciprocal travel arrangement will be on the agenda when the leaders of the two countries meet on Thursday.
- Emma Connors
February 2021
Singapore’s economy tipped to roar back to life
Singapore had five COVID-19 budgets last year. In 2021, the focus will be on dialling back assistance, with the city state set to lead the region out of recession.
- Emma Connors
July 2020
- Opinion
- World elections
Singapore's government is in denial
Elections are Singaporeans' twice-a-decade opportunity to send messages to the government and, on this occasion, the message was clear.
- Michael Barr
- Analysis
- World elections
Singapore's Lee hints at handover delay
It has ruled uninterrupted since 1965 but the People's Action Party is looking a bit rattled as Friday, polling day, draws near.
- Updated
- Emma Connors
June 2020
Time for a change, urges Singapore PM's rebel brother
The younger son of Singapore's founding prime minister has raged against a system by which, he says, daily struggle and sacrifice reward only a few.
- Emma Connors