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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
With babies in short supply and its birth rate tanking, the city state is weighing a future of robots and immigrants.
The upgrade aims to create ‘the next generation of world-class experiences’ while staying true to the island’s unique identity.
It would be in the interest of all political parties to focus on economic issues affecting citizens, analysts say.
Analysts point to laws that empower employers over migrant workers, who could face job loss and repatriation in any wage dispute.
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The Workers’ Party chief defeated a challenge from 25 cadre members demanding his resignation for breaching its constitution.
Poor mental health is the main reason for young lawyers leaving the profession in droves, a new survey has found.
Singapore needs to balance its tough stance on the Ukraine war with its responsibilities towards other Asean nations, experts say.
Orchard Towers, once a byword for vice, is now part of a megachurch trend repurposing retail spaces from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur.
Critics challenge Sadiq Khan’s ‘global powerhouse’ claim, pointing out differences in safety, crime and governance in both places.
Observers say the challenge for Singapore’s educators is to ensure that upward mobility for students maturing later is not impossible.
Linguists and the local Teochew community say watching the hit Chinese film in its original form can help sustain cultural diversity.
Non-interference bought decades of stability, but now breeds inaction. Is Asean due an overhaul?
Ties between Singapore and Russia nosedived after the city state imposed sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The posts from a China-based platform have sought to tap into unease on unemployment and ‘play on existing prejudices’, an analyst says.
The prime minister says Asean wants an open, inclusive environment to engage with all major players.
A special conference will test Singh’s Workers’ Party leadership, although analysts say he is likely to survive the cadre challenge.
In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs.
Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, the East Timor president cites Asean as an example of how communication can prevent conflict and yield dividends.
Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.
Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue that the US remained committed to the region as Duckworth criticised his policy and burden-sharing demands.
In the Singapore forum’s keynote address, the Vietnamese president urges a strategic framework for trust building to avert such threats.
Teo Siong Seng, CEO of a major container manufacturer, is named by the US as one of shipping executives allegedly involved in price-fixing.
With a major merger scuppered by an official investigation, four telcos remain locked in a costly war to win over local customers.
SIA can capture more Asia-Europe traffic due to its strong oil hedging strategy and balance sheet, and the Iran war’s impact, analysts say.
Economists say the challenge faced by Singapore is whether AI training can keep pace with job losses and work redesign.
Wealthy families are trading global uncertainty for Singapore’s regulatory rigour, driving record inflows and a revitalised stock exchange.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says the code of conduct is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation.
Wong and his team have to prove they are ‘more than equal’ to the task of helping Singapore navigate coming headwinds, analysts say.
