Cooling Dessert Recipes for Singapore’s Heat
1. Coconut Water Sorbet Ingredients 4 cups fresh coconut water ¾ cup white sugar (or to taste) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Pinch of salt Optional: 2 tablespoons coconut rum Instructions In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of coconut water with sugar Heat gently until the...
The Surprising Benefits Of Coopetition In Banking And Fintech
"Coopetition" might seem like just another trendy corporate term, but it captures a fascinating evolution in the financial world. Once upon a time, traditional banks viewed fintech startups as mere disruptors, small fish in a vast ocean of finance. These nimble...
Preventing socially engineered bank fraud
Analysis of Mastercard's Defence Against Social Engineering Scams: Application to Singapore Banks https://finance.yahoo.com/news/banks-getting-upper-hand-card-133000015.html According to the article, Mastercard is implementing several strategies to combat social...
AI’s Role in Bridging the Tuition Gap
Current Context: In 2023, Singaporean families spent $1.8 billion on private tuition, exacerbating educational inequality as not all families can afford this support. AI Potential: The article suggests that "agentic AI" (which can initiate tasks, plan steps, and adapt...
Wasting less food with simple breakfast recipes
Strategies for Wasting Less Food The article suggests several practical approaches to reduce food waste: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/seven-recipes-by-chefs-to-use-up-leftover-chinese-new-year-snacks Shop your fridge first: Before grocery shopping, check what you...
Phishing Scams Targeting ez-link and SimplyGo Users in Singapore
Mechanics of These Phishing Scams Entry Points Social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, are being leveraged as primary channels for distributing these scams. Deceptive Promotions: Scammers use enticing but unrealistic offers such as "$1.99...
Why Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Revitalize US Manufacturing
Analysis: Why Trump's Tariffs Alone Won't Revitalise US Manufacturing The article by Vikram Khanna presents a compelling case that tariffs alone are insufficient to restore American manufacturing strength. Here's an analysis of why a more comprehensive approach is...
Singapore’s proactive approach to opportunity amidst change
Analysis of DPM Heng Swee Keat's Speech: Implications for Singapore Core Themes of Heng's Address DPM Heng Swee Keat's speech at the 2025 International Conference on Societies of Opportunity presents a strategic vision for...
Changing supermarket trends in Singapore
Changing Shopping Habits: Many consumers now use multiple channels for grocery shopping Online grocery shopping has become popular (19% of respondents shop online at least once a month) COVID-19 accelerated digital grocery habits The author primarily uses online...
Affordable meals at hawker centers for a slow economy
Individual Hawker Centre Analysis 1. Amoy Street Food Centre Address: 7 Maxwell Road (intersection of Amoy Street and Telok Ayer Street) Target Audience: Office workers (busy at lunchtime), food enthusiasts seeking Michelin-recognised stalls Notable For: Michelin...