by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve read through the article about the US-China trade war and the recent tariff situation. Here are the key points from the article: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/us-china-trade-war-punishing-tariff-rates-not-sustainable The trade war between the US and...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued an advisory warning Singaporeans about potential cyber threats as the May 3 Polling Day approaches. They highlight several specific concerns: Fraudsters may create fake social media accounts and political party...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Election Timeline Election announced: April 15, 2025 Parliament dissolved: April 15, 2025 Nomination Day: April 23, 2025 Campaign period: April 23 to May 2, 2025 Cooling-off Day: May 2, 2025 Polling Day: May 3, 2025 Key Campaign Guidelines New Online Content Rules For...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
This article discusses how ASEAN member states are responding to President Trump’s tariffs and highlights the balance between regional unity and bilateral negotiations. Here are the key points:...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
All Singaporean households will receive $500 in CDC vouchers starting May 13, 2025 The vouchers will be valid until December 31, 2025 $250 can be used at supermarkets and $250 at hawker stalls and heartland merchants This is the seventh tranche of CDC vouchers,...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The article highlights several layers of complexity in how we discuss AI capabilities and future development: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/when-will-ai-be-smarter-than-humans-dont-ask Definitional Ambiguity AGI has no consensus definition: The term...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key Parallels Protectionist Approach: Both Nixon and Trump used tariffs as economic weapons to force trading partners to renegotiate terms. Nixon implemented a 10% import tariff, while Trump has introduced his own tariff regime. Trade Deficit Focus: Both presidents...
by chung chinyi | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
This news about the OneMotoring phishing scam in Singapore is concerning. The key points from the article are: At least 37 cases of this phishing scam have been reported since December 2024 Total losses amount to at least $407,000 Scammers send text messages claiming...
by chung chinyi | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve read Rana Foroohar’s opinion piece from the Financial Times dated April 14, 2025. The article presents a provocative argument that the United States under President Donald Trump’s second term is displaying characteristics similar to emerging...
by chung chinyi | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is a concerning case of employee fraud in Singapore. Here’s a summary of what happened: Amira Nur Hudah Mohamed, a 28-year-old clinic assistant, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail after pleading guilty to cheating 509 patients out of over $55,000. She...
