Singapore Healthcare 2026

Singapore Healthcare 2026

A healthcare worker hands a document to an older man in a clinic waiting room. Your MediShield Advantage premium might fall by about 14% in 2026. But Part B premium hikes could push your total costs up. This piece breaks down key shifts in MediShield costs for next...
Trump’s Pharmaceutical Tariffs

Trump’s Pharmaceutical Tariffs

Trump’s New Tariff PolicyThe plan sets a 100% tariff on branded or patented drug products that enter the US. This hits imports hard. It also adds a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities brought into the country. Companies can avoid these fees if...
Singapore’s Fiscal Strategy

Singapore’s Fiscal Strategy

Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for Public Services, Chan Chun Sing, spoke in Parliament on September 26. He made a strong case for careful use of public money. Singapore needs to spend wisely, he said. And it must be upfront about tough choices. Every extra...
Song Gye Ok @ Telok Ayer Street

Song Gye Ok @ Telok Ayer Street

In Singapore’s busy Central Business District, Song Gye Ok shines as a unique spot for Korean food. It draws crowds with its fresh take on meals. This place goes beyond a standard Korean BBQ spot. It brings a bold new idea straight from Seoul’s lively...
Iran Sanctions Snapback

Iran Sanctions Snapback

A major event unfolded at the UN Security Council this week over sanctions on Iran. Russia and China pushed hard to put off those UN sanctions for six more months. Their effort fell flat on Friday, September 26, 2025. The vote exposed deep splits. Just four nations...
Cryptography Market Report

Cryptography Market Report

Market Overview & Growth Drivers The PQC market surges ahead with strong force. Three key factors push this growth. They meet in ways that speed up change. First, the threat from quantum computers grows real. The report calls this the “quantum...
August 2025 PCE Inflation Report

August 2025 PCE Inflation Report

Several stocks saw sharp rises after key economic news hit the markets. The August 2025 Personal Consumption Expenditures report came in right on target. This data tracks inflation in what people spend on goods and services. It eased fears and boosted hopes for...
Automotive Cybersecurity Trends

Automotive Cybersecurity Trends

The auto industry faces a major change in how it handles cybersecurity. Vehicles now act as connected smart devices on wheels. They link to the internet and other systems. This shift comes from faster growth in software-defined vehicles, or SDVs. In SDVs, software...
Singapore digital payment revolution

Singapore digital payment revolution

A closeup of hands opening an envelope containing a check highlights the shift away from old methods. Federal payment systems face big changes soon. Both Social Security and the IRS will stop sending paper checks after September 30, 2025. That date falls on next...