Strategic Realignment: The potential troop reduction seems connected to the Pentagon's broader Indo-Pacific strategy focused on countering China. The proposed redeployment to Guam positions forces at a strategic hub that's roughly equidistant from key allies like...

The four traps he identifies are pretty standard: Bait-and-Switch Interest Rates - This is especially prevalent with online banks and credit unions advertising high promotional rates. The key is reading the fine print to understand when rates change and what they...

Impact Analysis: U.S. Movie Tariffs on Singapore, ASEAN, and Asia Executive Summary The proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made movies represents a significant departure from traditional trade policy, targeting services rather than goods. For Singapore, ASEAN, and...

The Core Warning The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is warning about potential instability in the massive $113 trillion foreign exchange swap market. The concern centres on non-bank financial firms holding over $80 trillion in FX swaps, which are essentially...

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Nu Holdings (NU) represent two distinct fintech investment paradigms: infrastructure enablement versus direct financial services disruption. Their contrasting approaches offer different exposure to fintech growth while presenting...

Beyond Banking for Consumers Analysis Report 2025: Key Insights Executive Overview The banking industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as traditional financial institutions expand beyond core banking services to offer holistic value propositions. This...

Singapore's highly digitised banking environment and tech-savvy population make it both a target and a leader in combating financial fraud. With digital payment adoption rates exceeding 95% and one of the world's highest smartphone penetration rates, Singapore faces...

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/boredom-gets-a-bad-rap-but-science-says-it-can-actually-be-good-for-us This article presents a compelling reframing of boredom as a potentially beneficial state rather than something to avoid. The authors make a strong case for how...

The Golden Dome Project: Trump announced a space-based missile defence shield using hundreds or thousands of satellites Initial funding of $25 billion proposed, with total costs estimated at $175 billion (though likely much higher) Promises "close to 100% protection",...

The Core Problem The US faces a dangerous combination of massive tax cuts (extending 2017 cuts at a cost of $3.8-5.2 trillion over 10 years) with no credible funding mechanism. This is happening against a backdrop of already elevated deficits (6.4% of GDP) and record...