by chung chinyi | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The November 4, 2025 arrest of Brigitte Hauser-Axtner, former director of Wirecard Asia, in Singapore marks a significant chapter in one of the world’s most complex financial fraud investigations. Her detention as part of Operation Chargeback—a coordinated...
by chung chinyi | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s journey toward food self-sufficiency has reached a critical juncture. The city-state’s decision to revise its ambitious “30 by 30” target—initially aiming to produce 30% of nutritional needs locally by 2030—to a...
by chung chinyi | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Rescued Food Matters Singapore faces a growing food waste crisis, with approximately 12% of our total waste coming from discarded food in 2024. Meanwhile, grocery prices continue their upward climb, making healthy eating feel increasingly out of reach for many...
by chung chinyi | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The European Union’s announcement of a new migration solidarity mechanism, set to take effect in mid-2026, marks a significant shift in how the bloc manages migration pressures. With Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and Italy designated as primary beneficiaries, this...
by chung chinyi | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Strategic Positioning of a Small Nation Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong’s assertion that Singapore’s compact size provides a strategic advantage in the global AI race represents a fundamental reimagining of what has historically been viewed as a...
by chung chinyi | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s latest collaborative initiative between ASME, SMU Academy, and Straits Interactive represents a strategic pivot in the nation’s approach to artificial intelligence adoption. By launching “The AI Factory” playbook on November 11,...
by chung chinyi | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore is confronting a sophisticated new wave of identity fraud that exploits the intersection of digital convenience and trust-based verification systems. Scammers are now systematically modifying soft copies of National Registration Identity Cards (NRICs) to...
by chung chinyi | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
On November 12, 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong officially launched the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), marking a pivotal moment in Singapore’s public health infrastructure evolution. As the first statutory board established in six years, the CDA...
by chung chinyi | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The recent wave of business closures in Singapore—including Twelve Cupcakes, Jollibean, and Art Works—has exposed critical vulnerabilities in worker protection frameworks. This analysis examines the systemic issues, compares international approaches, and projects...
by chung chinyi | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Terra Tokyo Italian – Tras Street Overview Terra Tokyo Italian is a Michelin-starred establishment that has recently undergone an exciting refresh under Head Chef Shozo Sugano, who trained in Italy for 8 years. The restaurant has unveiled its first-ever à la...
