Historically-framed trade tensions between China and USA
I'd be happy to discuss this article about the current trade tensions between China and the US. The article draws interesting parallels between China's current response to Trump's tariffs and Mao Zedong's approach during the Korean War. Key points from the article:...
Games to Build Empathy for Wheelchair Users
This article is about a great initiative by Republic Polytechnic students who created games to help people understand the challenges faced by wheelchair users. Here are the key points:...
Scammers’ Money Laundering Tactics
How Money Laundering Works in Modern Scam Operations This article provides a fascinating glimpse into the sophisticated money laundering networks that enable global scam operations, particularly those operating out of Cambodia. Let me break down some key aspects of...
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Facelift Announced
Analysis of Marina Bay Cruise Centre Upgrade Details of the Upgrade The $40 million Marina Bay Cruise Centre upgrade includes several significant improvements: Capacity expansion: Nearly doubling passenger capacity from 6,800 to 11,700 Ground transportation...
Trump’s Tariff Pause: Economic Implications
Here is an article about Trump's tariff policies from April 11, 2025. I'll summarize the key points: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/trump-tariff-pause-we-may-be-in-the-early-stages-of-a-world-minus-one The article discusses how Trump's recent "pause" on tariffs...
Massive Nickel Trading Fraud in Singapore
I've read through the article about a significant financial fraud case in Singapore. Here's a summary of the key points: Ng Yu Zhi is on trial for allegedly masterminding a massive nickel-trading scam that attracted $1.46 billion from hundreds of investors between...
SGSecure’s Children’s Storybook Initiative
Analysis of SGSecure's Children's Storybook Initiative The Storybook: "Ack! Furtropolis Is Under Attack!" Story Overview The storybook centers on Hammie, a hamster protagonist who witnesses a bomb attack in his neighborhood. The narrative follows how the animal...
Airwallex’s Impressive Growth in Singapore
I'll summarize the key points from the article about Airwallex: The fintech company Airwallex reported significant growth in Singapore during 2024, with revenue increasing by 153% year-over-year and transaction volumes rising by 159%. This growth was driven by more...
Singapore’s Ambitous 2040 Tourism Plans
I've read the article about Singapore's tourism targets and plans. Here's a summary of the key points: Singapore has ambitious tourism goals for 2040, with tourism receipts projected to reach $47-50 billion (about 1.7 times more than 2024 figures). The Singapore...
Trump’s recent tariffs’ impact on Singapore
I just read an insightful opinion piece by Ravi Velloor analyzing Trump's recent tariff policies, particularly how they've affected Singapore despite the historically strong Singapore relationship. The article thoughtfully examines the apparent contradictions in...