Opinion


Capital, contrarianism, and the deep tech developmental state: Rethinking Singapore’s innovation trajectory

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November 26, 2025
Capital, contrarianism, and the deep tech developmental state: Rethinking Singapore’s innovation trajectory

Singapore has built one of the world’s most tightly engineered innovation systems. But deep tech doesn’t reward administrative excellence alone. To compete in the next decade, the city-state will need a more contrarian, identity-driven approach to risk, capital, and regional orchestration.


The New Dynasty: China’s Rise as a Gaming Superpower

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July 11, 2025
The New Dynasty: China’s Rise as a Gaming Superpower

From the shadows of the East, Chinese developers are crafting the next generation of gaming masterpieces, redefining the Triple-A single-player experience


Asia's High-Stakes Chip Game: What To Do When You're Caught Between Two Tech Superpowers

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June 4, 2025
Asia's High-Stakes Chip Game: What To Do When You're Caught Between Two Tech Superpowers

This week’s post is part two of Dr. Karan Srivastava’s opinion piece on the US-China chip war and its impact on Asia and the world. Dr Srivastava brings a unique perspective to technology industry discussions, combining deep financial services expertise with hands-on experience leading digital transformation initiatives across …


The Chip War's New Reality: A View from the Crossroads

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May 29, 2025
The Chip War's New Reality: A View from the Crossroads

An opinion piece from the vantage point of Singapore