FIS unveils new payments hub
Key Points from FIS's Money Movement Hub Announcement FIS (a global financial technology company) has launched a new product called the "Money Movement Hub" on May 1, 2025. This is a unified payments solution with several notable features: Purpose: Simplifies back-end...
Korea’s Slow-Ageing Diet Trend
Slow-Ageing Diet: In-Depth Analysis for Singapore Context The slow-ageing diet, which is gaining popularity in South Korea, offers an interesting health-focused eating approach that could appeal to Singaporeans. Let me analyse this diet comprehensively, adapting it...
Xita Lao Tai Tai: Korean-Chinese BBQ at Bugis +
Menu Analysis Xita Lao Tai Tai offers a fusion menu that combines Korean barbecue techniques with Chinese culinary influences. The restaurant specialises in charcoal-grilled meats cooked in clay stoves, staying true to its origins in Xita, Shenyang's Koreatown. Key...
Hong Kong’s integration with Mainland China
Analysis of John Lee's Visit to Zhejiang Overview of the Visit John Lee, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, recently completed a four-day visit to Zhejiang province in mainland China in late April 2025. The trip was strategically focused on technology collaboration and...
Sleep-Enhancing Soup Recipes
1. Chicken Soup for Better Sleep Ingredients: ¼ whole chicken, cut into parts 1 tbsp cooking oil ½ stick cinnamon 1½ cardamom seeds ½ star anise 2 shallots, thinly sliced ¼ Bombay onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced ½ carrot, cubed 1 potato, cubed 250ml...
How Fast Fashion Impacts Singapore’s Thrift Store Scene
No one could be more thrilled about the opening of 2nd Street in Singapore than this avid enthusiast. Ever since their first visit to Japan in 2023, they have been devoted fans, meticulously planning vacations around thrifting at 2nd Street and other well-known reuse...
Impacts Of Xi’s Tariff War On Chinese Society
As the US-China trade war intensifies, its impact on people's well-being varies widely across China. The situation is a tapestry of mixed emotions and diverse experiences, shaped by individual circumstances and industries. For some, the conflict fuels a sense of...
PM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally
Economic Vision and Challenges PM Wong's speech revealed a sobering economic outlook for Singapore, characterised by: Immediate Economic Challenges GDP forecast downgraded to 0-2% for 2025, with PM Wong explicitly warning of a potential "full-blown recession"...
Trump’s Impact on Big Tech
Trump's Impact on Big Tech: Global Analysis Based on the article, I'll analyse Trump's impact on Big Tech and expand on the implications for Singapore, Asia, and ASEAN, along with potential resolution strategies. Impact on Big Tech Companies Market and Financial...
Why No One Wins In The Trump Shein Temu Dispute
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump abruptly closed a significant import loophole in February. This loophole had previously allowed inexpensive Chinese goods to flood into the US market without any taxes. The sudden change led to chaos at New York's John...