Singapore’s October Respiratory Infection Surge and Effects
Singapore is experiencing a notable early surge in acute upper respiratory infections just as the nation approaches its traditional year-end flu season peak. Data from the Communicable Diseases Agency reveals that polyclinic visits for acute respiratory infections...
Xi’s Red Line on Trump’s Export Curbs and Singapore’s Exposure
Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn a decisive red line against new US export controls, threatening to unravel the fragile trade truce established in May 2025. As Trump administration officials signal intentions to impose tariffs exceeding 100 percent on Chinese...
Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release
On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump made a bold declaration that the Gaza war was "over" as he departed for the Middle East to host a peace summit aimed at ending a two-year conflict that had devastated the region. Simultaneously, Hamas announced preparations...
Yara Restaurant
Yara Restaurant is a newly opened modern Asian dining establishment located at Evans Road in Bukit Timah, Singapore. Housed in a charming brick-red building that once served as a roti prata shop, Yara is part of The Initial Sama Serviced Residences complex—a...
Retirement Savings Analysis for Singapore (Ages 45-54)
Part 1: Fundamental Differences Between US and Singapore Retirement Systems The US System (Article Context) Voluntary private savings through 401(k)s and IRAs Market-based returns with variable performance Personal responsibility for investment decisions Flexibility...
Food Assistance and Food Bank NGOs in Singapore
Singapore's food assistance and food bank sector comprises 18 registered NGOs and charities dedicated to combating food insecurity and hunger among vulnerable populations. These organizations operate through various models including food banks, community kitchens,...
Kpod Addiction in Singapore
Analyzing Ben's Story and the Broader Crisis of Vaping Addiction Introduction In October 2025, The Straits Times published an intimate account of a young man's descent into Kpod addiction—a growing crisis in Singapore that remains largely under the radar of public...
UK’s $27 Million Gaza Aid Package
Context: A Critical Moment in the Gaza Crisis On October 13, 2025, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £20 million ($27 million) aid package designed to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, marking a significant escalation in Britain's...
Xiang Kitchen Hunan Cuisine
Authentic Hunan Flavours Meet Heartland Affordability Location: Block 421 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Singapore 560421Nearest MRT: Ang Mo Kio (NS Line)Hours: Daily 10am - 10pmContact: Facebook | Instagram Introduction Singapore's love affair with Hunan cuisine has blossomed in...
JPMorgan’s Short Stock Ideas
In October 2025, JPMorgan analysts unveiled 27 short-selling recommendations to capitalize on perceived overvaluation in select stocks heading into Q4. For Singapore investors—a sophisticated investor base increasingly interested in global diversification—these...