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...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing reaffirmed strong military ties with China during a high-level meeting in Beijing on September 17, 2025. The visit marked his first official trip to China since assuming office in May and underscored Singapore’s commitment...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The US Federal Reserve has made its first interest rate cut of 2025, signaling concerns about growing risks in the labor market. On September 17, the Fed announced a reduction of its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, lowering the target range to between 4%...
by chung chinyi | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Indonesia faces a pivotal legal and political moment as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on challenges to recent military law amendments. The outcome of this decision will significantly impact the country’s democratic processes and civil-military...
by chung chinyi | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fourteen smaller World Trade Organization (WTO) members, including Singapore, have formed a new alliance to champion open and fair trade amid rising global economic uncertainty. On September 16, 2025, these nations established the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT)...
by chung chinyi | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
How two childhood friends turned pandemic uncertainty and past failures into Singapore’s fastest-growing gelato empire The aroma of freshly baked waffle cones mingles with the cool sweetness of artisanal gelato at Burnt Cones’ flagship outlet in Sunset...
by chung chinyi | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
As Singapore’s dessert scene undergoes a dramatic transformation, the arrival of South Korea’s largest dessert chain signals a new chapter in the city-state’s culinary evolution The neon-lit corridors of Orchard Road have witnessed countless food...
by chung chinyi | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
U.S. Border Patrol has ramped up immigration enforcement in Chicago, with Chief Gregory Bovino reporting “many arrests” as part of a nationwide crackdown. Bovino, who recently relocated from Los Angeles to oversee operations, announced the arrests on...
