by chung chinyi | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The U.S. economic outlook is facing uncertainty as new data and expert opinions point to both strengths and weaknesses. Recent statements from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon have highlighted growing concerns about a weakening economy, although he stopped short of predicting...
by chung chinyi | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
What’s Expected Next Week The Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates marks a pivotal moment for savers and borrowers alike. After maintaining rates at elevated levels for nine consecutive months, the Fed is widely anticipated to implement its...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s hawker scene continues to surprise with unique concepts and time-honoured traditions. Today, we explore two distinctive establishments that showcase the diversity of local cuisine – from herbal-infused laksa to authentic Peranakan heritage...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the job market in significant ways. Recent evidence indicates that AI adoption is directly influencing how companies approach hiring. According to Federal Reserve surveys, 12% of service firms currently using AI reported...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s latest employment outlook reveals mounting challenges amid global economic headwinds. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the city-state’s net employment outlook dropped to 20%, its lowest in over three years and trailing the global average of 23% by three...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
How a Simple Act of Kindness Grew Into Singapore’s Most Enduring Charity A feature story about Willing Hearts, the Institution of Public Character that has been feeding Singapore’s most vulnerable for over two decades In 2003, Tony Tay and a small group of...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Peter Mandelson’s fall from grace shook the heart of British politics. News broke fast: he was sacked as ambassador to the US after shocking new details about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein came to light. The prime minister acted quickly. Less than a day after voicing...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
A comprehensive look at Singapore’s pioneering food charity that has served over 144,000 beneficiaries since 2014. Free Food for All (FFFA) stands as a pioneering force in Singapore’s fight against food insecurity. Founded on November 4, 2014, FFFA began with a...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The S&P 500 gained 0.3% and closed at a record high for the second consecutive day. The Nasdaq also posted a fresh closing record with a small gain under 0.1%, while the Dow declined 0.5%. The mixed performance came as wholesale inflation unexpectedly declined...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The launch of GPT-Legal Q&A represents a major advancement in legal research capabilities for Singapore lawyers. The new AI-powered search engine on LawNet is particularly noteworthy because it allows lawyers to conduct research using natural language queries...
