Singapore’s Economic Resilience Task Force
The article discusses Singapore's newly formed Economic Resilience Task Force, created in response to the 10% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The author, Lin Suling, defends the task force's early formation against critics who question its timing and...
US Stock Market Declines in April 2025
The US stock markets experienced significant declines on April 21, 2025: All three major indexes fell more than 2% The Dow Jones dropped 971.82 points (2.48%) The S&P 500 lost 124.50 points (2.36%) The Nasdaq declined 415.55 points (2.55%) The leading causes...
C J Menon’s Advice for New Lawyers
I'd be happy to help with this article about Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon's speech to newly admitted non-practising lawyers in Singapore. Based on the article covers a few key points: Chief Justice Menon emphasised that all lawyers, including non-practising ones,...
Android Users Targeted by Malware Scams On Social Media
This is concerning information about a sophisticated scam targeting Android users through social media advertisements. Let me highlight the key points: The scam works through these steps: Victims see Facebook or TikTok ads and leave their contact details Scammers...
Analyzing US-China Trade War Dynamics
I've analysed the article about the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. Here are the key points: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/beijing-slams-appeasement-of-us-in-trade-deals-that-hurt-china Key Trade War Developments The US has imposed...
Microlending Empowers Indonesian Entreprenuer
Ms. Lilis built a thriving business producing earthworm powder, a traditional remedy for typhoid fever in Indonesia, with the help of microloans from Amartha, an Indonesia-based fintech firm. What stands out is how she transformed from being a housewife worried about...
Digital Privacy Checkup List
Privacy Tips Managing Social Media Privacy Settings Detailed instructions for Facebook, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram Focus on limiting who can view your information and posts Securing Your Accounts Use strong, unique passwords for each account...
The Role of Plastics in Sustainability
The first major synthetic plastic (celluloid) was invented to replace ivory in billiard balls. Plastics have become an integral part of modern life, with production doubling from 234 million tonnes in 2000 to nearly 470 million tonnes by 2021....
Privacy Tools and Software Overview
Analysis of Privacy Tools and Privacy Concepts Privacy Concepts Explained Privacy vs. Anonymity vs. Security Privacy: The ability to control what information about yourself is accessible to others. It's about the selective disclosure of your personal information....
Chengdu’s Population Growth Trend
Analysis of Chengdu's Growing Population Trend According to the article, Chengdu stands out as the only city among China's four most populous urban centres to experience population growth in 2024, adding 71,000 residents, while Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing all saw...