SME Concerns Over Malaysia’s Visa-Free Scheme for Chinese
Key SME Concerns in Malaysia The primary concerns of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMES) regarding the extended 90-day visa-free scheme revolve around economic disruption and unfair competition: Illegal Business Operations: Many Malaysian SMES fear that...
India’s Trade Corridor to Europe
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/despite-gaza-war-woes-india-hustles-to-manifest-its-trade-corridor-to-europe India's Trade Corridor to Europe: Key Developments The article discusses India's efforts to advance the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor...
Singapore Dollar Surge and Asia Currency Trends
Analysis of Asian Currency Surge: Focus on Singapore Dollar Current Situation The Singapore dollar has strengthened significantly, reaching 1.292 per USD (as of May 5, 2025), representing a 0.6% daily gain and a 5.3% appreciation year-to-date in 2025. This is part of...
Taiwan’s growing application security market
The application security market in Taiwan is showing strong growth with these key metrics: Current Growth Rate: 15.1% annual growth expected in 2025 Market Size 2025: USD 680.9 million Long-term Growth: 13.7% CAGR projected for 2025-2029 Market Size 2029: Expected to...
Japan Foods Expects Substantial Loss
Analysis of Japan Foods' Financial Difficulties and Market Implications Japan Foods' Financial Crisis: Root Causes Japan Foods' projected "substantial net loss" for FY2025 represents a significant deterioration from their previous performance. The $2.9 million net...
Lessons from the Spain Portugal blackout
Analysis of the "First Blackout of the Green Era" The April 28, 2025, blackout across Spain and Portugal represents a critical case study in the challenges of managing highly renewable energy grids. Let me analyse this event in depth and explain why renewable energy...
SGX Delistings and Valuation Challenges
Delisting Trend in Singapore The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is experiencing a significant increase in company delistings: 11 companies have received privatization offers in 2025 so far 4 companies announced privatisation offers just last week Companies like Japfa and...
Securing Android Devices with Security Updates
In-Depth Analysis of Android Security Updates Understanding Android Security Updates Android security updates are critical patches released monthly to fix vulnerabilities in the Android operating system. Unlike major OS upgrades that change functionality or...
Family-Friendly Activities for Kids in Singapore
Overview of Activities Featured The article highlights several structured activities for families in Singapore: The Artground's "Lost Islands" Play Space Arts-focused, imaginative play environment Multi-sensory zones inspired by Singapore and Indonesian folklore...
Makan Empire at Woodlands Health Campus
How Makan Empire Brings Spice to Woodlands Makan Empire delivers spice to Woodlands Health Campus through: Distinctive Sambal Varieties: Taliwang sambal (made with fresh red chilli, candlenuts, and sweet shallots) Nasi lemak sambal (prepared from dried chilli,...