by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
In October 2025, Batam authorities implemented enhanced security measures at ports and immigration checkpoints, responding to theoretical concerns about foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) potentially exploiting the Indonesian island’s strategic proximity to...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The abrupt closure of Twelve Cupcakes on October 29, 2025, marks another significant casualty in Singapore’s increasingly challenging food and beverage landscape. What began as a celebrity-backed success story in 2011 ended in provisional liquidation, leaving 80...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sashimi is one of Singapore’s most beloved Japanese delicacies, but the premium price tag often makes it an occasional indulgence rather than a regular treat. However, several establishments across the island have made it their mission to democratize this...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 30, 2025, Jerusalem witnessed one of its largest demonstrations in recent history as approximately 200,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews converged on the capital to protest military conscription. The “million man” rally paralyzed the city’s...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Gimhae Détente: Analyzing the Geopolitical and Economic Implications of the 2025 Trump-Xi Trade Truce An Academic Paper on Great Power Competition and Crisis Management Abstract The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Battle for Strategic Depth: Urban Infiltration, Defensive Fortification, and the Evolving Character of the Conflict at Pokrovsk, Ukraine Abstract This paper analyzes the critical juncture in the Russo-Ukrainian War marked by escalating Russian assaults against the...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Strategic Signaling and Escalation Management: Analyzing Recurring Russian Airspace Intercepts and NATO’s Deterrence Posture in the Baltic Sea Region Abstract This paper analyzes the increasing frequency and strategic implications of Russian military aircraft...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Transnational Scams and Familial Syndicates: A Case Study of the Ng Wei Liang Network and the Evolution of Offshore Organized Crime in Southeast Asia Abstract This paper examines the structure, operation, and enforcement response related to a major transnational...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The October 30, 2025 meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea marks a potential turning point in the escalating trade war that has defined US-China relations throughout 2025. While Trump’s enthusiastic...
by chung chinyi | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Food remains one of the most significant household expenses in Singapore, accounting for 20.3% of average household expenditure as of 2017-2018, making it the second largest expense category after housing. For everyday Singaporeans navigating the rising cost of...
