by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
A major shift in US-China trade ties has emerged. China took a bold step this year. It skipped buying any US soybeans at the launch of the 2024-2025 export period. US Department of Agriculture data, tracked since 1999, shows this as the first such event in at least 25...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Invasive fish species have quietly taken hold in Malaysia’s rivers and lakes. These outsiders now endanger native fish and plants across the region. Officials warn that without quick action, entire ecosystems could collapse. In places like Peninsular Malaysia...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
A top US group that watches over kids’ ads claims MrBeast’s chocolate promotions tricked young fans. The Children’s Advertising Review Unit, or CARU, stepped in to review YouTuber MrBeast’s Feastables bars. They spotted problems in his videos...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s recent statements at the United Nations General Assembly have sent ripples through the international security community, painting a stark picture of North Korea’s advancing nuclear capabilities. Speaking to investors...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
The proposed implementation of substantial US tariffs—including a 100% duty on branded pharmaceuticals, 25% on heavy-duty trucks, and significant levies on furniture products—represents a seismic shift in bilateral trade dynamics that could fundamentally reshape...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Global PR firm We. Communications cut jobs in its Singapore office on September 25, 2025. The firm let go of an unknown number of workers. It pointed to tough competition in the market. Over the last six to twelve months, clients have shifted their PR work inside...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Two Worlds Colliding In the basement of Katong Shopping Centre, two contrasting visions of retail Singapore exist mere meters apart. On one end, a modern foodcourt opened in 2022 sits largely empty during lunch hour, its sterile uniformity failing to draw crowds. On...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Where Faith Meets Social Action In the bustling metropolitan landscape of Singapore, where economic prosperity often overshadows social challenges, Caritas Singapore stands as a beacon of hope and compassion. As the official social and community arm of the Catholic...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Malaysia’s Communications Ministry has rolled out fresh guidelines for concerts and live shows across the country. These rules aim to balance fun events with respect for local norms. Let’s break down the main parts. First, on dress and behavior: Fans at concerts need...
by chung chinyi | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Never Too Small: He gained 3 million followers by showing off the world’s tiniest homes. Get ST’s newsletters delivered to your inbox. Colin Chee’s YouTube channel spotlights the charm of tiny homes. It has pulled in more than three million...
