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 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...

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...

CDC Vouchers May 2025 - Key Points Every Singaporean household can claim $500 worth of CDC vouchers starting May 13, 2025 The vouchers are split into: $250 for participating supermarkets $250 for participating hawkers and heartland merchants Valid until December 31,...

Singapore's Economic Outlook: Key Points https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapores-economic-outlook-brightens-on-us-china-de-escalation-but-tariff-uncertainty-remains The article from May 13, 2025, discusses how...

Summary of Trump's Middle East Tour https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/what-does-trump-want-from-his-middle-east-tour The article discusses Donald Trump's first major foreign trip in his second term as US President, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE starting...

As the spectre of World War 3 looms on the horizon, the world holds its breath. Tensions are escalating between India, Pakistan, the US, and China, creating a volatile atmosphere that seems to inch closer to conflict with each passing day. Amidst this geopolitical...

As the world teeters on the brink of World War III, with food shortages and civil unrest casting long shadows across the globe, the thought of splurging on extravagant tours seemed increasingly frivolous. In such turbulent times, perhaps a more prudent choice would be...

SINGAPORE - In a swift and decisive operation, police arrested three men, aged between 48 and 60, on May 11. These individuals were suspected of orchestrating a series of housebreakings and theft incidents that unsettled the Bukit Timah neighbourhood. The suspects,...

That evening, as she returned to her small apartment, she felt the sting of poverty more acutely than ever before. She stood in the grocery aisle, torn between purchasing a jar of belacan and saving the money for herself. The worst part? The hot paste wasn’t even for...