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Jean Iau
Senior Reporter, Asia
Jean Iau writes for the Asia desk, covering politics, law and security-related issues in Singapore. She began her journalism career in 2019 at The Straits Times where she covered breaking news, crime and politics. She has a Masters Degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Durham University.
Jean Iau writes for the Asia desk, covering politics, law and security-related issues in Singapore. She began her journalism career in 2019 at The Straits Times where she covered breaking news, crime and politics. She has a Masters Degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Durham University.
Areas of Expertise:
Singapore politics, court reportingLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Local politics, tariff concerns, a horrific child abuse case and noise disputes dominate the headlines this year.
Over 3,000 eateries shut their doors last year, the highest since 2005, in one of the world’s most competitive dining markets.
Jason Collins, who is seeking an experimental treatment, has progressed from being ‘basically a vegetable’ to taking a two-hour walk.
Jason Collins, who said he could die within weeks, praised Singapore as ‘the city of the future’, where he got approval ‘within 48 hours’.
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The closure of more Isetan outlets comes in the wake of brands like Robinsons, Daimaru and SOGO that have ceased operations in Singapore.
The national team had attended the opening ceremony in Bangkok on Tuesday, but was ordered home less than 24 hours later as fighting surged.
A new book unveiled by ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong reveals how Goh Keng Swee shaped Singapore’s 1965 split from Malaysia.
‘The Albatross File: Inside Separation’ sheds light on the negotiations leading up to Singapore’s break from Malaysia.
A scheme allowing foreign performers to work up to six months at public entertainment outlets in Singapore will end, following ‘widespread abuse’.
The city state is among countries that have stepped up measures to curb screen time and tighten social media restrictions for adolescents.
The Workers’ Party chief was in February found guilty of two counts of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee and fined.
While Anjani Sinha has called on Singapore to help ‘rebalance’ trade, the US also benefits from its ties with the city state, analysts say.
Beijing’s call to boycott Japan after Sanae Takaichi’s remarks is benefiting Southeast Asian countries, travel agents say.
Lee’s appointment, following the Lions’ qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup, is a ‘long-needed change’ in Singapore football, analysts say.
Former Indonesian leader says the next unicorn could emerge from Southeast Asia and urges the region to prepare for an ‘intelligent economy’.
The foreign minister says America’s protectionist turn is not a short-term event and has been ‘building up for a long time’.
David Neo is heard saying ‘idiots’ in a video when referring to Hong Kong’s football team and fans after a key Asian Cup qualifier match.
Bilahari Kausikan says the projection of Chinese influence through overseas diaspora is a reality that must be managed.
The horns, along with other animal parts, were detected in cargo labelled ‘furniture fittings’ and originating from South Africa.
The Gelephu Mindfulness City, which has adopted laws from Singapore and Abu Dhabi, will help boost Bhutan’s economy, an official says.
The PAP’s war of words against the WP is a calculated approach for it to get a head start before the next election, analysts say.
A shortage of courts has seen players turn to improvised venues in housing estates, prompting a surge in noise complaints.
Speaking on the issue, Acting Minister David Neo refers to the preservation of India’s Gandhi Ashram due to its historical significance.
The Workers’ Party chief was in February found guilty of two counts of giving false testimonies to a parliamentary committee and fined.
Lee Hsien Yang, the younger son of founding PM Lee Kuan Yew, in a Facebook statement accuses the government of disrespecting his father’s legacy.
The city state has released a paper on nuclear energy covering new reactor technology and high-profile accidents.
Many countries in the region want to continue doing business while managing ties with China, the ex-prime minister says.
The UOB CEO talks succession, acquisitions and the importance of preserving the bank’s cultural ‘trunk’ – just like his beloved bonsai.
Singapore residents made more than 11 million trips across the causeway in the first seven months of this year, fuelling a retail boom.
