Latest Leader’s Interview Deep Dive
At the intersection of insight, strategy, and leadership— this is where conversations meet context. Our Deep Dive brings you up to speed with interviews of global and regional leaders, unpacking their perspectives on market trends, investment strategies and emerging opportunities.
From global macroeconomic shifts and cross-border capital flows to ASEAN dynamics and Singapore’s strategic role as a financial hub, we highlight insights from leaders in topics of policies, decisions and visions shaping the future. Whether you’re an institutional investor, family office or market strategist, this is your gateway to informed, forward-looking perspectives from today’s most influential leaders.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally Speech 2026
On 23 August 2026, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his National Day Rally speech at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Headquarters, setting out his vision for how Singapore can stay resilient, competitive and united amid a rapidly changing global landscape.
ASEAN Conference 2026- Shaping ASEAN's Future
As ASEAN navigates a more uncertain world, its leaders are deepening regional cooperation. In this special dialogue, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Philippine Trade and Industry Minister Cristina Aldeguer-Roque discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead, from AI and digital trade to energy security. As geopolitical rivalry intensifies and technology reshapes economies, can ASEAN stay united, relevant and ready for the future?
Jeffrey Siow: Keynote Dialogue at 18th ASEAN & Asia Forum
In a period of intensifying geopolitical rivalry and global economic disruption, how does a small, resource-constrained nation like Singapore secure its future? Speaking at the 18th ASEAN & Asia Forum, Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, Jeffrey Siow, outlines the roadmap for Singapore's economy over the next five to 10 years.
Chee Hong Tat: 15 Month Wait-out Period for Private Property Owners Removed
Speaking at the opening of the 11th Singapore Economic Review Conference, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat unveiled a series of housing policy updates, including the immediate removal of the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners purchasing HDB resale flats. He also revealed that the Government is reviewing the possibility of lowering the current minimum eligibility age of 35 for singles to buy HDB flats, reflecting Singapore's evolving demographics and changing housing needs.
DPM Gan Kim Yong: Fraternity is What Allows Singapore’s Diversity to be a Source of Strength
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong explains that fraternity— the trust, shared norms, and cooperative relationships among people of different backgrounds is essential for turning the country’s diversity into a strength rather than division. He argues that strong social bonds across groups help build trust, a sense of belonging and social resilience, which in turn support economic competitiveness and national unity.
SM Lee Hsien Loong at ISEAS Regional Outlook Forum 2026
In the Regional Outlook Forum 2026 on Jan 8, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke about issues including US-China relations and highlighted Asean's efforts to maintain regional stability, despite internal conflicts.