TR EMERITUS

It is a VERY BAD response given by Minister Ng. He can't stand provocation and just went off tangent to give such diplomatically inappropriate reply. Our national interests rely heavily on being the intermediary middle man role and "not taking side". In fact, just a few hours ago, ASEAN was positioned as the "bridge" between... 

I am proud that our country, Singapore, has once again successfully hosted the Shangri-la dialogue. This is a testament that we, a small country, can contribute in meaningful and tangible ways toward regional and global exchanges and understanding and hopefully to help reduce suspicions, tensions, misunderstandings, miscalculations... 

Asia is at a critical juncture now. China's military is rapidly developing, and its regional aspirations are expanding. Despite diplomatic attempts, North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un may be manufacturing new nuclear missiles. Japan is beefing up its military, defying post-World War II constitutional restraints. The United States,...