Singapore Navigates US-China Summit, ASEAN Credibility Test, and Regional Security Headaches

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded "very successful" talks in Manhattan on Sunday, setting the stage for a high-stakes Trump‑Xi summit this Thursday. The dialogue focused on creating a direct communication channel for artificial‑intelligence concerns, alongside trade, critical minerals and other contentious issues. For Singapore—a linchpin of global supply chains—the outcome will ripple through regional trade routes, investment...