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‘Look beyond four years’: Countries should take longer-term view of relations with the US, says SM Lee
The visit came less than two weeks after Mr Lee made a working trip to the US. He delivered a…
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Biden or Trump? ‘Between rock and a hard place’ for China as US presidential rematch beckons, say analysts
Under Mr Trump, this floor in the bilateral relationship will be in question due to his relative unpredictability, observers say.…
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Australia’s continued engagement with ASEAN critical for stability in region, amid great power rivalry: PM Lee
CALLS FOR RESTRAINT IN SOUTH CHINA SEA On Wednesday, Australia and ASEAN wrapped up the three-day summit marking 50 years…
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Chinese President Xi visits Vietnam to strengthen ties, boost influence in region amid geopolitical rivalry
Mr Xi is expected to push for the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, which involves bringing…
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Economy, foreign policy are key priorities in first 100 days in office, says Maldives’ President-elect Muizzu
One of his campaign promises rested heavily on a so-called “India Out” campaign, a call for India to get its…
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Canada slams China for second ‘unsafe’ aircraft intercept in two weeks
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair on Friday (Nov 3) slammed Chinese fighter jets’ second “significantly unsafe” intercept in two weeks…
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World would like to see continuity in management of China-US relationship: Ng Eng Hen
BOTH SIDES UNDERSTAND WHAT’S AT STAKE The last time the Chinese and American presidents met in person was on the…
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Space for China and US to appoint special envoy to manage relationship: Ng Eng Hen
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHINA, US ‘VITAL’ FOR ALL COUNTRIES Dr Ng said that countries will have to deal with the world…
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Israel-Hamas conflict could have implications on ASEAN centrality as members adopt different stances: Experts
The Singapore government on Monday (Oct 16) said it is deeply distressed by the increasing civilian casualty toll and deepening humanitarian…
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