Stories from the Shangri-La Dialogue in S’pore

For keen watchers of geopolitics, the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 31 to June 2 was an event that was not to be missed. The Straits Times covered the annual gathering where global leaders come together to discuss security and policy issues. While China and the US were in the headlines, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise appearance also generated a lot of buzz. Was this year’s dialogue a success? Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen had this to say about the event.

Meanwhile, the topic on whether Singapore will have a general election in September was one of ST's most popular stories this week. Looking at the key checkpoints that have to be met on the road to the polls, political analysts have not completely ruled out an early election, but they also say that the window is narrowing. Have a read as to why they think so.

— Jaime Ho, Straits Times Editor

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Shangri-La Dialogue’s success comes from not skirting issues: Ng Eng Hen

Frank, robust discussions are a good outcome.

Will S’pore have a GE in September? Possible but window narrowing, analysts say

As at June 3, the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee had not been convened, said the Elections Department.

‘I don’t think you’ll have a future’: Chee Hong Tat on what he was told as a young civil servant

He explains his approach to dealing with criticisms that ministers inevitably will face.

Sorry, but we’re Chinese Singaporeans – not your compatriots

Many people from China think that all ethnic Chinese are part of the larger Chinese family, Danson Cheong writes.

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