PM Wong of Singapore met with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 15, 2025, at the Istana. They discussed the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on April 2, which include a 10% tariff on goods from Singapore that took effect on April 5. PM...

I've read the article about Singapore's upcoming general election in 2025 (GE2025). The piece outlines the positions of the three parties currently represented in Parliament - the People's Action Party (PAP), the Workers' Party (WP), and the Progress Singapore Party...

I've reviewed the article about the recent trade war developments under President Trump. Here's a summary of the key points: The article describes how President Trump's tariff policies represent a significant departure from historical trade practices in the United...

Every day, like clockwork, a new batch of approximately a dozen games debuts on Steam. This relentless flow of new titles is a testament to the vibrant creativity within the gaming industry. However, this abundance can also feel overwhelming, akin to trying to sip...

I've read the article about managing financial anxiety during economic stress. It presents several helpful strategies: Adjust your perspective: Taking a long-term view helps see market fluctuations as temporary. The article recommends waiting before making trades and...

Global Security Threats from US Tariffs According to Minister Shanmugam, US tariffs threaten global security in several significant ways: Undermining the rules-based international order - The move away from established trading norms forces countries to increasingly...

Singapore's Shared Responsibility Framework (SRF) Implemented in December 2024 Focuses specifically on phishing scams with a digital nexus where credentials are stolen Explicitly excludes scams involving authorised payments by victims Imposes specific obligations on...

Key Facts China is both the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter (contributing about 1/3 of global carbon emissions) and the world's top clean energy producer Since 2023, Chinese clean-tech companies have entered into over 180 deals globally worth US$141 billion In...

I've read the article "70 years after Bandung, the 'Global South' seeks leadership and direction" by Ravi Velloor, published on April 17, 2025. It discusses the 70th anniversary of the 1955 Bandung Conference and analyses how the world order has evolved since then,...

The Nvidia-DeepSeek Case: Multilayered Implications This case presents several complex dimensions that affect not only US-China relations but also Singapore, Asia, and ASEAN more broadly. US-China Relations: Escalation in Tech Competition The tensions surrounding...