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...
Cross River’s International Payments Solution
Core Features of Cross River's Solution Cross River's new International Payments platform represents a significant advancement in cross-border payment technology with several distinctive features: Rail-Agnostic Approach: The system intelligently selects the optimal...
The appeal of porridge during a slow economy
The Appeal of Rice Porridge (Bubur Lambuk) Rice porridge, particularly bubur lambuk in Malaysia, holds significant appeal across cultural and economic dimensions. Cultural and Sensory Appeal Community tradition: Creates social bonds through communal cooking and...
Phixius Expanding Bank Account Validation with ValidiFI
Partnership Analysis The Phixius-Validifi integration represents a significant advancement in bank account validation technology in the U.S. payment ecosystem. Let me break down the key aspects and potential applications to Singapore's banking system: Strategic Value...
ANZ’s Passwordless Security Initiative
ANZ's New Security Initiative: In-Depth Analysis Core Technology Overview ANZ's passwordless banking initiative represents a significant shift in authentication technology by eliminating traditional password vulnerabilities. This system appears to leverage two primary...
Backbase’s AI-Powered Banking Platform Launch
Backbase has announced what they're calling the "world's first AI-powered Banking Platform" on April 29, 2025. This platform represents a significant evolution in banking technology with several notable features: Core Capabilities Unifies two critical domains:...