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...
Trump’s Knesset Address
On October 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump delivered a historic address to Israel's Parliament, the Knesset, declaring that "the long and painful nightmare is finally over" for both Israelis and Palestinians. The speech marked a significant diplomatic moment...
Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Introduction: A Turning Point or False Dawn? On October 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump delivered a momentous speech before Israel's Knesset, declaring that a "long nightmare" was finally over for Israelis and Palestinians. Speaking of the first phase of a Gaza...
Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release
On October 13, 2025, Hamas released the final 20 surviving Israeli hostages under a ceasefire agreement, effectively ending two years of devastating conflict that began with the October 7, 2023 cross-border attack. This represents a watershed moment in Middle Eastern...
Singapore’s Food Insecurity Paradox
Singapore presents a striking contradiction in its approach to food insecurity: despite 125 documented food support organizations operating across the nation, more than half of severely food-insecure households surveyed in a 2018 study experienced infrequent or no...
SIT’s Career Support Revolution
On October 13, 2025, the Singapore Institute of Technology unveiled an ambitious career development initiative that signals a fundamental shift in how educational institutions approach graduate employability. The Design Your Futures (DYF) programme represents more...
Gold’s Historic Rally
The global precious metals market has entered unprecedented territory as gold prices shattered all-time records, reaching US$4,059.30 on October 13, 2025. This milestone represents a 54 per cent surge since the beginning of 2025, building on an already impressive 27...