The South China Sea is a complex geopolitical issue involving territorial disputes, military tensions, and conflicting claims by littoral countries including China. Analysts say as the waterway is one of Beijing’s core interests, it is also listed as “highly sensitive” by censors.

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: "I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage."

Analysts say Beijing’s pressure campaign is an attempt to test the Trump administration’s commitment to its support for the Philippines

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.

He says Malaysia may have border issues with neighbours, but still manages to cultivate good relations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Skywaters is set to become one of the world’s most prestigious addresses, perched atop Singapore’s only supertall skyscraper.

From left to right, Laos's Foreign Affairs Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Myanmar's Permanent Secretary to ASEAN Aung Kyaw Moe, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thailand's ...

Yet he warned that countries like Singapore should not be forced to ... also happen around geopolitical hotspots like the South China Sea or the Taiwan Strait, Wong added. Beijing claims almost ...

Anwar's statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Southeast Asian nations not to "single out" Beijing over South China Sea disputes,

There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Anwar said that ...

For January, hosts Lim Ai Leen and Tan Tam Mei kick off with ST’s Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh, based in Kuala Lumpur.

SINGAPORE – Protecting and restoring mangroves, as well as establishing “coastal corridors” in areas where intensive development is ongoing, could help with the conservation of two of Asia’s mysterious seabed-dwelling organisms.