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With the return of Trump and the fracturing of Western unity, Professor Barry Buzan argues the world has crossed a threshold — and that naming it clearly may be...

Despite escalating pressure, repeated negotiations, and even military confrontation, the United States and Iran remain locked in a persistent deadlock. The...

In March 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted a network of individuals for allegedly smuggling roughly USD2.5 billion worth of Super Micro...

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is no longer a localised crisis; it has become a critical force reshaping the structure of the global economy. Unlike...

Explore Singapore's TB vaccine for children, rare side effects, and the call for a vaccine damage payment scheme beyond COVID-19 protection.

Singapore ranks as one of the most sleep-deprived cities in the world. Addressing the issue is difficult but there are steps we can take to mitigate this.

Singapore is taking on the battle against excessive sodium intake, a pressing health concern with far-reaching consequences.

What does it take to build a strategy that effectively addresses the mental health needs of Singaporeans? How can symbiosis be fostered between policymakers,...

Amid global uncertainty, experts question if Singapore's "status quo" budget does enough to tackle inequality, AI disruption, and the pressures families feel....

Recognised as a leading international financial hub, Singapore boasts deep capital markets, a dense banking network, and one of the world’s most developed...

Financial trust drives Singaporeans' pursuit of professional financial advice, vital for retirement security amid rising costs and CPF fund complexities.

How US tariffs and tech rivalry with China are reshaping global semiconductor supply chains — and what it means for resilience, trade, and geopolitics.

If you’ve followed headlines about artificial intelligence, you’ve probably heard the neat, worrying story: the U.S. and China are racing for AI supremacy -...

In the dynamic landscape of technology, developing nations face a pivotal challenge: how to transform the extraordinary potential of Artificial intelligence...

Singapore has earned a reputation as a "living lab" for disruptive technologies, where innovation is balanced against public safety and trust. Singapore has...

Is your job safe from AI? Or is the real question, is your country ready? As artificial intelligence reshapes, Singapore faces a critical challenge. How do we...

Caregiving for sick or old relatives, children, or other family members causes millions of women in Indonesia to wake before the sun comes up. Households and...

In October 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government announced digital literacy and coding modules for all madrasas. By 2025, many Muslim women had landed IT jobs...

When we discuss the future of work, we usually jump to AI, green jobs, and digital skills. Those conversations matter, but they miss something basic: paid work...

In the first episode of our newly launched podcast series, “Policy Unpacked”, we explore Singapore’s “small nation, big journey,” featuring Terence Ho, Adjunct...

Behavioural insights on why water policy is so hard to get right

Climate change is transforming the South China Sea into a human security frontier, displacing vulnerable coastal communities and driving irregular maritime...

Professor William Michael Hanemann is one the world’s preeminent scholars on water economics, climate change impacts, and the policy implications of both. He...

The recent announcement that Singapore will build its sixth desalination plant is another reminder of how seriously the country treats water security. It is...

Singapore’s HDB policies shape diverse communities. Explore how the EIP balances integration, housing equity, and evolving social dynamics.

Explore how populism is reshaping development economics at ABCDE 2025. Global experts tackle policy shifts, trade, inequality, and tech in a critical era.

Indonesia’s nickel boom fuels industrial growth and EV dreams but sparks ESG concerns, WTO disputes, and reliance on China. Can policy keep up?

Singapore’s smart traffic policies and integrated mobility offer lessons for Southeast Asian cities tackling congestion, pollution, and urban sustainability.