by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The 20-day US government shutdown (starting Oct 1, 2025) creates a “data blackout” that poses significant challenges for Singapore’s trade-dependent economy. With growth already projected at just 1.5-2.5% in 2025 amid US-China trade tensions, the...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
President Donald Trump’s recent comments downplaying the risk of Chinese military action against Taiwan, coupled with his optimistic outlook on reaching a trade deal with Beijing, represent a significant shift in US-China discourse. These remarks, made ahead of...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 19, 2025, four thieves executed what French media are calling the “heist of the century” at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Using industrial equipment and precise timing, they stole priceless French crown jewels in a brazen daylight robbery that has...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Despite being separated by just a 45-minute ferry ride, Singapore and Batam, Indonesia represent two vastly different economic ecosystems. This in-depth comparison explores why prices vary so dramatically between these neighboring destinations and what it means for...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Despite Singapore’s reputation as one of the world’s most expensive cities, the island nation offers a surprising array of affordable dining options that deliver exceptional value without compromising on quality. This comprehensive review explores 28...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Strategic Foray into Nuclear Energy: Institutional Reorganization, Capability Building, and the Exploration of Advanced Technologies Abstract: Singapore, a small island nation acutely vulnerable to climate change and dependent on imported fossil...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Cascading Dominoes: An Analysis of the October 20, 2025 AWS US-East-1 Outage and its Implications for Global Digital Infrastructure Abstract: On October 20, 2025, a significant outage within Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) US-East-1 region precipitated widespread...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s escalating carbon tax regime—from $25 per tonne currently to potentially $80 per tonne by 2030—is creating a compelling economic arbitrage opportunity that will fundamentally reshape corporate climate strategies. This analysis examines the...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
In September 2023, Resorts World Sentosa launched a three-year, $300,000 initiative to transform food security for Singapore’s lower-income families. The RWS Eat Well @ Community Shop program represents a critical shift in charitable food distribution—from...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s dining scene isn’t just about hawker centres and restaurants. Hidden within industrial parks, office buildings, and transport hubs are staff canteens and lesser-known food courts that offer exceptional value without compromising on taste....
