by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Pivotal Moment for Constructive Engagement Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan’s four-day working visit to the Palestinian Territories and Israel from November 3-6, 2025, represents a carefully calibrated diplomatic intervention at a critical juncture in...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Navigating Truth, Trust, and Identity Politics in Singapore’s Parliament: An Analysis of the Pritam Singh-Noor Deros Controversy Abstract: This paper examines a parliamentary exchange in Singapore concerning the Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The return of 270 Palestinian bodies to Gaza under a Trump-brokered ceasefire marks a grim milestone in one of the most devastating conflicts in recent Middle Eastern history. While the ceasefire represents a pause in active hostilities, the exchange of remains...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Enduring Value of Hawker Culture In an era where a simple coffee can cost upwards of $8 and casual dining rarely dips below $15 per person, Singapore’s hawker centers remain bastions of affordability without compromising on flavor. This review examines ten...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the wake of the Trump-Xi trade truce sealed in Busan, South Korea, China has drawn clear boundaries around four critical issues that Beijing considers non-negotiable. Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng’s articulation of these “red lines”...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Paradigm Shift in Retail Psychology The transformation of house brands from stigmatized “budget alternatives” to celebrated “smart choices” represents one of the most significant shifts in Singapore’s retail landscape over the past...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Vietnamese food scene offers an impressive range of authentic dining experiences, from bustling street food stalls to elegant restaurants. With a sizeable Vietnamese population and close proximity to Vietnam, the city-state has become a hub for...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Stakes: More Than One Man’s Reputation When Workers’ Party (WP) Secretary-General Pritam Singh walked into the Supreme Court on November 4, 2025, he carried with him not just his own political future, but the fragile trust Singapore’s opposition...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The recent earnings reports from Big Tech giants reveal an unprecedented acceleration in AI infrastructure spending, with capital expenditures projected to grow 24% in 2026. For Singapore, this represents both a critical inflection point and a strategic challenge. As...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s healthy food scene has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transforming from sparse, uninspiring options to a thriving ecosystem of innovative eateries that prove nutritious eating doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. This comprehensive...
