by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
How Two Restaurant Owners Turned Business Failures into Strategic Victories Through Calculated Exits In the unforgiving world of Singapore’s food and beverage industry, where 80% of restaurants fail within five years, the ability to recognize when to abandon a...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Wake-Up Call: When Policy Drives Recovery The numbers tell a stark story. Within just 13 days of Singapore announcing stricter penalties for Kpod abuse on August 28, 2025, the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) witnessed an unprecedented surge in help requests—over...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
How Cult Tactics and Political Corruption Intersected in South Korea’s Latest Scandal The issuance of an arrest warrant for Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, on September 18, 2025, represents a watershed moment in the investigation of religious...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment remains uncertain, but experts urge job seekers to stay adaptable and continue upskilling. At a recent panel discussion in Singapore reported by The Straits Times, industry leaders highlighted both challenges...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Indonesia is currently undergoing significant political turmoil under President Prabowo Subianto, with police reforms and widespread protests testing the stability of his administration. The unrest was triggered by the killing of Affan Kurniawan, a 21-year-old...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
President Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom in September 2025 marked a significant diplomatic event characterized by grand ceremony, political maneuvering, and underlying controversies. Hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, the visit...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is steering the city toward economic revitalization with a clear focus on growth and improving residents’ well-being. In his fourth policy address, delivered on September 17, 2025, Lee reaffirmed Hong Kong’s economic growth forecast...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tensions between the Philippines and China have escalated at Scarborough Shoal, highlighting ongoing disputes in the South China Sea. On September 16, 2025, Chinese Coast Guard vessels used water cannons against Philippine ships, resulting in damage to a fisheries...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Israel has intensified its military campaign in Gaza, launching a major ground assault on Gaza City amid escalating violence. The operation, described by Israel’s Defense Minister as “Gaza is burning,” marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Canada’s latest inflation data for August 2025 is shaping expectations for the Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision. The new figures show annual inflation rising modestly to 1.9%, up from July’s 1.7%, but still below economists’ forecast of 2.0%. This...
