The Role of Plastics in Sustainability
The first major synthetic plastic (celluloid) was invented to replace ivory in billiard balls. Plastics have become an integral part of modern life, with production doubling from 234 million tonnes in 2000 to nearly 470 million tonnes by 2021....
Privacy Tools and Software Overview
Analysis of Privacy Tools and Privacy Concepts Privacy Concepts Explained Privacy vs. Anonymity vs. Security Privacy: The ability to control what information about yourself is accessible to others. It's about the selective disclosure of your personal information....
Chengdu’s Population Growth Trend
Analysis of Chengdu's Growing Population Trend According to the article, Chengdu stands out as the only city among China's four most populous urban centres to experience population growth in 2024, adding 71,000 residents, while Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing all saw...
US Chip Export Restrictions to China
Analysis of US Chip Export Restrictions to China and Regional Impact Current Situation The Trump administration has implemented new licensing requirements for semiconductor exports to China, which significantly affect major chip manufacturers such as Nvidia and AMD....
The Restorative Power of Slow Travel
I've read the article about how vacations can often leave us more exhausted than refreshed, particularly when we approach them with the same high-intensity mindset we bring to our work lives....
Singapore Business Debt Avoidance Case
Analysis of the Singapore Court Case on Debt Avoidance How the Business Owner Attempted to Avoid Debt The business owner, who ran a renovation firm, employed a calculated strategy to avoid paying compensation to a client: Strategic fund withdrawal: After losing a...
Impact of US Tariffs on K-Beauty Products
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/tariff-wars-spark-panic-buying-of-k-beauty-products-in-the-us I'll analyse the article about tariff impacts on K-beauty products in the US market. Key Points from the Article The article discusses how US tariffs are...
Malaysia’s trade diplomacy amid tariff tensions
I'd be happy to discuss this article about Malaysia's trade minister heading to the US to address potential tariff issues. The article presents several key points regarding Malaysia's diplomatic efforts to navigate trade tensions with the United States....
The decline of US dollar’s global dominance
I'd be happy to discuss this article about the changing global financial landscape and the potential decline of US dollar dominance. This is a fascinating topic that touches on international relations, economics, technology, and geopolitical shifts....
Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia Diplomatic Tour
Xi Jinping's recent tour of Southeast Asian nations demonstrates how China is strategically using maritime and economic integration as diplomatic tools, particularly in the context of rising US-China tensions and Trump's new tariff policies. Maritime Integration...