Nathan Cooks: Singapore’s Youngest Private Dining Chef
A Comprehensive Review and Culinary Guide Executive Summary Nathan Cooks represents a refreshing addition to Singapore's private dining scene—an omakase-style experience helmed by Nathan, a remarkably talented 20-year-old chef. Located in an HDB unit in Telok Blangah,...
Singapore’s Q3 Economy: Beating Expectations Amid Global Uncertainties
Singapore's economy expanded by 2.9% in the third quarter of 2025, exceeding economists' expectations of 2% growth and signaling resilience in the face of mounting global trade tensions. This outperformance reflects strong domestic consumer activity and unexpected...
US Market Rally and Singapore’s Investment Implications, October 2025
On October 13, 2025, US equity markets experienced a significant rally driven by softened US-China trade tensions and optimistic artificial intelligence sector developments. For Singapore investors and businesses, this market movement carries substantial implications...
Pandamart and OLIO Partnership: Transforming Food Waste into Community Benefit
In March 2022, Pandamart, the homegrown online grocery platform under food delivery giant foodpanda, announced a partnership with OLIO, a free-sharing app designed to redistribute surplus food and non-food items to local communities. This strategic collaboration...
Singapore’s Vulnerability to U.S. Government Shutdown
Singapore faces significant economic exposure to prolonged U.S. government shutdowns through two critical channels: as a major trading partner deeply integrated into American supply chains, and as a global financial hub managing substantial U.S.-denominated assets....
October 13, 2025 Market Developments
The October 13, 2025 US market rally driven by Trump's softened stance on China presents both opportunities and risks for Singapore's economy. While the immediate market sentiment is positive, Singapore faces structural vulnerabilities as a trade-dependent economy...
Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release, and Singapore’s Implications
On October 13, 2025, Hamas released the final living Israeli hostages under a historic ceasefire agreement, ending two years of brutal conflict in Gaza that claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and displaced millions. While this breakthrough represents a significant...
Workato’s AI Institute Alliance
A Strategic Initiative Transforming Education and Enterprise in Singapore Introduction On September 22, 2025, Silicon Valley-based Workato officially launched its AI Institute Alliance in Singapore—a landmark collaboration between a global automation leader and seven...
Global AI Governance Crisis: IMF Chief Georgieva’s Warning
On October 14, 2025, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, delivered a stark warning to the world: countries are catastrophically unprepared for artificial intelligence. Speaking at the annual IMF and World Bank meetings,...
Banks in Strong Financial Shape
As major U.S. banks headed into their Q3 2025 earnings announcements in mid-October, the sector presented a remarkably resilient picture. Financial institutions demonstrated strong fundamentals underpinned by resilient consumer spending, improving loan portfolios, and...