geopolitics

Will President-elect Biden repair all the damage to US-China ties he will inherit from Trump? Not quite.

PM Lee has called for the world’s biggest economies to avoid a destructive clash that could force smaller states to pick sides.

Modern military technology would make such a crisis far more difficult to control than those of earlier eras.

A Joe Biden presidency will largely be beneficial for Asean, in terms of greater regional stability and some economic upsides.

While America retained its place as the region’s top superpower, its 10-point lead on China two years ago has been halved.

PBOC sees digital currency issuance and control as a new battlefield for conflict between sovereign states.

Donald Trump’s challenger as the next US president would play by the rules, but do not expect ties with China to improve much. Smaller countries and the business community need to remain wary.

Discussions are already underway in Washington about the prospect of a digital dollar to maintain the greenback's hegemonic position.

When Hong Kong companies list outside their home market, Singapore has traditionally been on the shortlist. Of the 700-odd companies currently listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), 24 are domiciled in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg data.

An even stronger and better Singapore will emerge from this crisis, said Lee.