Straits Talk: Causeway to Collaboration

The Johor–Singapore initiative marks a bold step in cross-border economic cooperation. Designed to catalyze trade, innovation, and industrial growth, it could transform the causeway from a chokepoint into a fast-moving conduit for capital, talent, and ideas. Turning vision into value will require careful coordination on policy, regulation, infrastructure, and trust. For investors and businesses, the opportunity is real—but so is the complexity. How will this experiment in regional collaboration unfold, and what lessons can Southeast Asia draw for broader integration?