Climate Adaptation Investment Opportunities
According to a new report by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC: Climate adaptation solutions could represent an $11.7 trillion (US$9 trillion) investment opportunity by 2050, up from the current US$2 trillion This investment value remains relatively stable across...
Fake TradingView YouTube Channel Cybersecurity Threat
Threat Analysis This cyber threat represents a sophisticated social engineering attack combined with technical exploitation targeting cryptocurrency holders in Singapore. Let's break down the key components: Attack Vector Platform Exploitation: Leverages YouTube's...
U.S. Treasury Bonds Losing “Risk-Free” Status
Key Arguments in the Article The article makes several compelling points about why U.S. Treasury bonds are losing their perceived risk-free status: Recent Market Volatility: The bonds have experienced increased volatility due to trade war concerns and uncertainty...
iFast Gains Trust Business License from MAS
iFast Corporation has received a trust business license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its subsidiary, iFast Global Trust. This strategic move expands iFast's wealth management capabilities in several important ways: Enhances their platform to...
Stacked Homes’ Growth From Disruptor to Content Leader
Initial Disruptor Vision (2017) Stacked Homes began with a classic disruptor mindset - eliminating the middleman. During Singapore's en-bloc fever in 2017, the three founders (Druce Teo, Adriano Tawin, and Adam Wham) launched a direct-sale property platform...
Analysing AI Usage In The Workplace
Key Findings from the Global AI Usage Study https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/most-people-use-ai-regularly-at-work-but-many-admit-to-doing-so-inappropriately This article from May 1, 2025, discusses findings from a major survey of 32,352 employees across 47...
Navigating US-China Rivalry in Southeast Asia
US-China Tariff War Impact on Southeast Asia and Strategic Responses Tariff War Impact on Southeast Asia The article highlights several concerning impacts of the US-China tariff war on Southeast Asian nations: Economic Disruption: Massive US tariffs and a shift...
Impact of Trump Tariffs on Chinese Exporters
The article "Trump's Tariffs Are Starting to Hammer Chinese Exporters" from The Economist (May 1, 2025) describes the current state of the US-China trade war and its effects on Chinese exporters, particularly in Zhejiang Province. Key findings: The trade war has...
Sustainable Shopping and Ethical Consumption
Understanding Sustainable Shopping Sustainable shopping involves purchasing decisions that minimise environmental impact across a product's lifecycle. The article illustrates several key challenges: Supply Chain Opacity: The author discovered that supposedly...
The Impact Of Thailand’s Decision On Royal Insult Prosecutions
BANGKOK – On May 1, Thailand’s state prosecutor announced a significant decision in the case of American academic Dr. Paul Chambers. Arrested in April, Chambers faced serious charges for allegedly insulting the royal family, an offence in Thailand that could result in...