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...
FIS unveils new payments hub
Key Points from FIS's Money Movement Hub Announcement FIS (a global financial technology company) has launched a new product called the "Money Movement Hub" on May 1, 2025. This is a unified payments solution with several notable features: Purpose: Simplifies back-end...
Korea’s Slow-Ageing Diet Trend
Slow-Ageing Diet: In-Depth Analysis for Singapore Context The slow-ageing diet, which is gaining popularity in South Korea, offers an interesting health-focused eating approach that could appeal to Singaporeans. Let me analyse this diet comprehensively, adapting it...