by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
1. Bibik Violet – Peranakan Cafe and Bakery Overview Bibik Violet represents the Violet Oon Group’s latest venture into accessible Peranakan dining, situated at the historic Temasek Shophouse along Orchard Road. This 54-seater establishment bridges the gap...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
A wave of unrest is sweeping across Italy, culminating in a planned general strike for Friday, called by major Italian unions including CGIL and other smaller federations. This decisive action comes in direct solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and in response...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Silver Lining in Surplus: How Singapore’s ‘Rescued Food’ Movement Became an Essential Safety Net During the 2022 Inflation Crisis In a city known for its efficiency and high cost of living, the sight of good food being discarded is a poignant reminder of systemic...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Biggest Oil Spill in a Decade – What Went Wrong, Who Paid the Price, and What We Must Learn In early June 2024, a routine dredging operation off Singapore’s southern shoreline turned into a nightmare that would become the nation’s largest oil spill in ten...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Secret Sauce of Future Seafood: Singapore’s ImpacFat Revolutionizes Taste, Starting with a Smart Pivot Can the perfect bite of buttery, omega-3 rich sashimi come from a lab? Singaporean pioneer ImpacFat believes it can, and they are launching a strategic...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, presses Lebanon to stick to the ceasefire. Israeli strikes keep going on. This call comes as smoke rises from attacks near the border. Picture thick clouds over Kfar Tebnit on September 18, 2025. An Israeli strike hit close to...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
France’s prosecutors have launched a probe into the oil tanker Boracay. This ship faces suspicion as part of Russia’s shadow fleet. That fleet helps Russia dodge sanctions on its oil sales. The case highlights Europe’s push to block such evasion. The...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Job Cuts ExxonMobil aims to cut its workforce in Singapore by 10 to 15 percent by the end of 2027. This move could touch up to 500 workers from its current staff of about 3,500. The plan fits into a larger shift in the company’s operations. It comes after...
by chung chinyi | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Gaza flotilla faces new threats as it closes in on Israel’s naval blockade. Ships of unknown origin moved toward some of its vessels just before dawn on Wednesday. This happened near the 120 nautical mile line, a spot where past efforts met force or...
by chung chinyi | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Nintendo’s establishment of a local entity in Singapore marks a pivotal moment in the gaming giant’s regional strategy, signaling a profound commitment to Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding gaming market. With an $8 million capital injection and...
