Understanding Election-Related Cyber Threats and Prevention
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...
Campaign guidelines for Singapore’s election in 2025
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...
ASEAN’s Response to US Tariffs
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:...
Singaporeans Households To Receive CDC Vouchers
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,...
Complexities in AI Debates
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 "artificial...
Nixon’s 1971 Policies vs. Trump’s Tariffs: Parallels, Implications
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...
OneMotoring phishing scam in Singapore
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...
Potential US Debt Crisis Under Trump
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 markets. Here are the...
QR Code Payment Fraud: Clinic Assistant Case Study
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...
MAS Monetary Policy Easing in Response to Tariff Restrictions
The Policy Adjustment The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has implemented its second monetary policy easing of 2025 by reducing the pace of the Singapore dollar's appreciation. This move specifically: Decreased the rate of Singapore dollar nominal effective...