The Hidden Labor Behind Singapore’s Gold

The Hidden Labor Behind Singapore’s Gold

Dispelling the Glitter Myth When most people envision working with gold and silver, they picture elegance, luxury, and perhaps white-gloved handlers delicately managing gleaming bars in climate-controlled comfort. The reality at Singapore’s high-security vaults...
ASEAN-China FTA 3.0

ASEAN-China FTA 3.0

The signing of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 on October 28, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in Asian economic integration, coming at a time when the global trading system faces unprecedented strain from US protectionist policies. With bilateral trade reaching $771...
Taiwan-US Relations and Regional Stability

Taiwan-US Relations and Regional Stability

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung’s assertion that Taiwan-US relations remain “very stable” despite an impending Trump-Xi summit represents a carefully calibrated diplomatic message aimed at reassuring domestic and international audiences. This...