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News Singapore » Central » Politics: Why Global Press Freedom Rankings Struggle with Singapore

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2026/06/why-global-press-freedom-rankings-struggle-with-singapore/
Published on: Tuesday 02 June 2026

The city-state’s realities fit awkwardly into an index that draws a firm line between “free” and “unfree” media landscapes.

News Singapore » Central » Politics: Singapore’s new prime minister entangled in old politics

News channel or source: https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/01/14/singapores-new-prime-minister-entangled-in-old-politics/
Published on: Monday 13 January 2025

In 2024, Singapore's political landscape saw significant changes as after two decades as prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong handed power to Lawrence Wong. While this transition brought positive change, ...

News Singapore » Central » Politics: Singapore Central Bank Stands Pat as Economy Shows Resilience, But Risks Loom

News channel or source: https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/singapores-central-bank-extends-monetary-policy-hold-76773400
Published on: Monday 13 October 2025

SINGAPORE—Singapore’s central bank held monetary policy steady Tuesday as it balanced better-than-expected economic growth against rising risks from tariffs and inflation. The Monetary Authority of ...

News Singapore » Central » Politics: Singapore central bank eases policy as US tariffs threaten growth

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/singapore-central-bank-eases-monetary-policy-as-us-tariffs-threaten-growth-2025-04-14/
Published on: Sunday 13 April 2025

SINGAPORE, April 14 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank loosened its monetary policy for the second time this year on Monday, saying prospects for global growth and trade have dimmed amid U.S.

News Singapore » Central » Politics: Now more than ever, Central Asia needs political reform

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/now-more-than-ever-central-asia-needs-political-reform/ar-AA20xdBA
Published on: Thursday 09 April 2026

Central Asia’s nations cannot expect their economic reforms to succeed without advances toward democracy. The United States' engagement with Central Asia has gone through several phases—from the ...

News Singapore » Central » Politics: Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy as Iran War Fuels Inflation Risks

News channel or source: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-04-13/singapore-central-bank-tightens-monetary-policy-as-expected
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

SINGAPORE, April 14 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank tightened its ⁠monetary ⁠policy settings on Tuesday, flagging the risk that ⁠an Iran war-fuelled energy shock could push up core inflation even ...