Recipes to cope with hot weather
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/6-cool-recipes-to-whet-your-appetite-on-sizzling-hot-days (Adapted from the above article) Drunken Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken thighs (950g) 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp Chinese rose wine 1 Tbs white rice wine 3 Tbs Shaoxing...
Tariffs and the toy industry
Impact of Trump's Tariffs on the Toy Industry and Asian Economies Impact on the Toy Industry The 145% tariffs on Chinese goods are severely disrupting the toy industry for several key reasons: Supply Chain Dependency: Approximately 80% of toys sold in the US are...
Preserving Musical Craft through IP Rights
I'll analyse the article about intellectual property in the music industry. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/intellectual-property-is-the-secret-sauce-for-a-flourishing-music-industry This opinion piece by Nicky Tan, chairman of the Intellectual Property Office of...
AI’s Impact on Publishing
Analysis of AI in Publishing: Implications for Singapore Schools and Publishing Houses Key Issues in AI and Publishing https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/publishing-grapples-with-where-to-draw-the-line-on-ai 1. Authorship and Creative Integrity The article...
Impact of Removal of Pacific Ocean Marine Protection
I've read the article about changes to marine protected areas. It discusses President Trump's recent proclamation (April 17, 2025) titled "Unleashing American commercial fishing in the Pacific," which removes protections from parts of the Pacific Island Heritage...
Digital Privacy Trends
Digital Privacy Overview Digital privacy refers to the proper handling of sensitive data in digital environments, focusing on personal information, communication, and online conduct. It represents individuals' rights to keep personal information confidential and...
SUTD integrates AI into education
I've read through the article about SUTD experts working with AI to power design innovation. Let me summarise the key points: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/sutd-experts-work-with-ai-to-power-design-innovation The article discusses how the Singapore University of...
Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy Versus China
Australia's Critical Minerals Strategy: Challenging China's Dominance and Regional Implications Australia's Strategic Move Australia's newly announced A$1.2 billion (S$1 billion) critical minerals reserve represents a significant strategic effort to counter China's...
Impact of US Tariffs on Singapore Retailers
I'll analyze this article on the impact of US tariffs on Singaporean retailers. Here's a summary of the key points: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-plans-critical-minerals-reserve-to-reduce-global-reliance-on-china The article discusses how...
Cryptocurrency scam prevention
Analysis of Cryptocurrency Scams in 2025 According to the article, cryptocurrency scams remain a significant issue in the digital asset space, with $834.5 million lost to scams in 2024, accounting for 27.72% of all stolen cryptocurrency funds. Let me analyze the main...