Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) Development
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has broken ground on Changi Airport's Terminal 5, a significant expansion project that will significantly increase the airport's capacity and capabilities. Here are the key highlights: Project Overview Ground-breaking ceremony held on May...
The Future of Banking: Singapore’s Landscape and Challenges
Global Banking Transformation The article from Retail Banker International highlights several key transformations reshaping the banking industry globally: Digital-first customer expectations: 55% of US bank customers now primarily use mobile apps or phones for banking...
Cariflex opens a new latex plant
Cariflex has opened a new polyisoprene latex plant on Jurong Island, Singapore. The facility cost US$355 million (S$462 million) and spans 6.1 hectares It's the first polyisoprene latex plant in Singapore and the world's largest facility of its kind When fully...
Chinatown Food Complex: A Visitor’s Guide
Nestled within Singapore's vibrant Chinatown district, the Chinatown Complex Food Centre (affectionately known as "Hawker Heaven") offers an authentic culinary adventure at affordable prices. This bustling hawker centre houses numerous stalls serving a wide array of...
Self-Diagnosis on Social Media
The Self-Diagnosis Phenomenon on Social Media Social media platforms, especially TikTok, have transformed how people approach mental health diagnosis. Unlike the earlier days of Webmd, today's social media provides a more interactive and algorithm-driven environment...
The future of intelligent banking
Key Findings from "Intelligent Banking: The Future Ahead" Study https://finance.yahoo.com/news/future-banking-intelligent-riskier-ever-123800799.html The report, based on insights from 1,700 senior executives across six continents, highlights that banks are at a...
Ng Yu Zhi Nickel Trading Scam
Analysis of the Ng Yu Zhi Nickel Trading Scam The Scheme Structure and Operation Based on the article, Ng Yu Zhi's scheme appears to be a classic investment fraud with several notable characteristics: Investment Premise: Ng claimed he could purchase nickel at...
US-China Tariff Agreement and Economic Impact
Analysis of Recent US-China Tariff Agreement and Economic Impact on Asia The Recent Agreement: Key Elements The recent agreement between the US and China represents a significant but temporary cooling in trade tensions: 90-day pause on punitive tariffs US tariffs on...
CDC Voucher Offers and Supermarket Promotions in Singapore
CDC Voucher Overview Total value: $500 per household in May 2025 (with another $300 coming in January 2026) Split: $250 for supermarkets + $250 for heartland merchants/hawkers Expiry: December 31, 2025 (giving roughly 7 months to use them) Supermarket Promotions...
Singapore Organized Crime Scamming Case
The three Singaporean men (Low Zhi Wei, Dillon Jang Wei Hong, and Shuek Jin Hui) are accused of: Having control of 40 bank accounts between August 2023 and August 2024 Working together to deal with criminal proceeds totalling over $284,000 (September 2023) Misusing...