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3 chain reactions that run through Singapore.

The 1962 dealSingapore pays 3 sen (≈ US$0.007) per 1,000 gallons of raw Johor River water. The price has never changed.
Both waysJohor buys treated water back at 50 sen (≈ US$0.12) and, by our count, pays slightly more each year than Singapore pays for all the raw water.
The smokeHaze crosses borders: western Singapore hits 230 on the pollution index on October 18.

EP 09 · Oct 21, 2026

Which Southeast Asian Economy Breaks First?

Oil near $110, a Fed raising rates and money running to the dollar. We stress-tested six Southeast Asian economies against all three.

Hormuz
Oil ~$110
The Fed
Stress test
Who breaks?
You

Indonesia · Malaysia · Philippines · Thailand · Vietnam · Singapore

EP 08 · Oct 21, 2026

Singapore Pays Malaysia 3 Sen for Water. Is That Fair?

Since 1962 Singapore has paid Johor 3 sen for every 1,000 gallons of raw water. Now AI data centres want the same river.

The 1962 deal
The review
Both ways
The river
Data centres
Your taps

Singapore · Malaysia

EP 03 · Oct 19, 2026

Why Indonesia's Fires Choke Singapore and Malaysia

In one week, NASA counted more than 48,000 fires in Indonesia. The people who light them never pay the bill.

The fuel
The match
The smoke
The bill
You

Indonesia · Singapore · Malaysia

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