French president’s visit to Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore will portray Paris as more respectful than US or China
City-state residents who spend a lot of time online and are naturally compliant with authority are especially vulnerable
Malaysia and Singapore find harder to maintain neutrality as geopolitical tensions grow
US president’s son Eric Trump to visit Ho Chi Minh City for talks on project
Former president’s victory in Davao mayoral race signals resurgence of family dynasty
Chinese exports to south-east Asia surge as producers reroute shipments to avoid Donald Trump’s levies
The problem of human-induced subsidence is global, urgent and spreading
A humble Vietnamese soup bar in the capital’s Chinatown district is attracting gourmands, Asian film stars and Michelin guides
PAP’s 16th consecutive win comes as Donald Trump’s tariffs rattle trade-reliant financial hub
Celebrations come as US tariffs threaten to strain progress made in the two countries’ relations in recent years
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of threat to country’s success as he looks to extend ruling party’s dominance
Industry says royalty increase is ‘ill-timed’ and warns of lower profits
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump criticises Putin and a visual story on why Apple’s iPhones still need China
Philippines sends forces to Sandy Cay in response to latest Chinese moves in Spratly Islands
On the front line of the escalating global arms race between police and criminals
Annual Balikatan exercises underline deepening security partnership between Washington and Manila
Growth is worthwhile in itself — but it’s not a cure for populism
US president says countries are trying to ‘screw’ America as China looks to shore up ties with trade partners
The television series has turned a spotlight on the country’s many islands
Chinese leader seeks to strengthen ties with export-dependent economies facing high US levies
Chris Mullin describes the last days of the Vietnam war and the aftermath
Why the middle years are better than youth and old age
Even an unexpectedly solid inflation report wasn’t enough to sustain a Wall Street recovery
Agencies seek to recruit skilled professionals such as software developers or data analysts
The future of one of the world’s most important foodstuffs is mired in a stew of science, politics and economics
