Global banking regulation prioritises climate risk
What happened: Global banking regulators agreed to prioritise understanding climate-related financial risks, particularly from extreme weather events. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, the oversight body, made this decision and will publish a voluntary...
Singapore Food & Art Collaborations
Cultural Movement Overview Singapore's culinary and visual arts scenes are converging in innovative ways, creating multisensory experiences that engage both the palate and the eye. These collaborations represent a growing trend where food establishments partner with...
Anti-Scam Crackdown in Singapore
This appears to be a significant anti-scam operation by the Singapore police, resulting in the arrest of 335 suspects ranging from teenagers to elderly individuals. The scale is quite substantial - nearly $15.4 million in losses across more than 850 cases. A few...
Creative uses for CDC vouchers
Dance classes at Cindini Dance International (including dance gear) Craft workshops like leatherworking at Choo-P and candle-making at GentleHands Independent bookstores like Jing Si Books & Cafe and Basheer Graphic Books Musical instruments from Xin Yue Music...
Singapore’s evolving dining landscape
Fast-Casual Restaurant Analysis: Singapore Market Rise of Fast-Casual Restaurants Market Drivers Economic belt-tightening: Consumers reducing dining expenses but maintaining social eating habits Middle-ground positioning: Between hawker centres and full-service...
Cryptocurrency trends in 2025
Bank Stablecoins: The idea of major banks collaborating on stablecoins has been discussed in the financial industry for some time. Banks have been exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies to improve payment processing, particularly for cross-border...
US blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students
This is a significant development in US-China relations and higher education policy. The article describes how the Trump administration has blocked Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, citing coordination with the Chinese Communist Party among other...
Alphabet’s AI boosts advertiser ROI
AI improvements are delivering tangible value to advertisers - a 6:1 return on ad spend for Google Search ads is quite strong and suggests the company's AI investments are translating into better targeting and conversion rates. A few observations about this analysis:...
Money saving food hacks in Singapore
Smart Planning & Apps: Use reservation apps like Eatigo (up to 60% discounts), Chope, and Burpple to find deals Check restaurant Facebook pages for promotions Book strategically - you can cancel reservations up to one minute before Pickup Over Delivery: Choose...
Elderly woman loses savings in government impersonation scam
The Scam Structure The perpetrators used a sophisticated approach by impersonating the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) staff and convincing the 68-year-old victim she was involved in money laundering. This type of authority impersonation exploits people's fear...