Casa Vostra JEM
Casa Vostra, the beloved Italian eatery known for its perpetual queues at Raffles City, has expanded westward with a new outlet at JEM shopping mall. This second location represents a significant upgrade in dining capacity and experience, offering 30% more seating (up...
Pope Leo XIV’s Call for Global Food Justice at the FAO
The "Ethical Derailment" of World Hunger: An Analysis of Pope Leo XIV's Call for Global Food Justice at the FAO Abstract: This paper critically examines Pope Leo XIV's address at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on World Food Day, October 16, 2025, wherein...
US-China Relations as a Catalyst for Global Prosperity and Stability
Navigating the Nexus: US-China Relations as a Catalyst for Global Prosperity and Stability Abstract: This academic paper analyzes the implications of Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's address at the 2025 Per Jacobsson Foundation Lecture, focusing on his...
Foreign Interference in Domestic Elections
Foreign Interference in Domestic Elections: The Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs' Response to Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Abstract: This paper examines the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) strong condemnation of alleged interference by the Malaysian...
The Unraveling of Macronism
Introduction: A President Cornered Seven years ago, Emmanuel Macron swept into the Élysée Palace as France's youngest president since Napoleon, promising to be the bold reformer the nation desperately needed. His declaration to Fox News in 2018—"No. Chance."—when...
Singapore’s Best Buffets
The 2019 Eatbook Top 50 Awards highlighted five exceptional buffet destinations in Singapore, ranging from budget-friendly options to luxurious dining experiences. These establishments set themselves apart through quality ingredients, innovative dishes, and...
The Buffet Club
The Buffet Club has recently burst onto Singapore's dining scene, creating quite a buzz among food enthusiasts and buffet lovers alike. Located along the charming East Coast Road, this newly-opened halal buffet restaurant promises an ambitious spread of over 100...
The US-India Oil Tariff Standoff
The United States' decision to double tariffs on Indian goods represents a calculated gambit in economic statecraft, wielding trade policy as a weapon to reshape global energy markets and isolate Russia. This unprecedented pressure on one of America's key strategic...
The Shah Alam School Tragedy
On October 14, 2025, the halls of a Malaysian school in Shah Alam became the scene of an unthinkable tragedy. A 14-year-old male student allegedly attacked his 16-year-old female schoolmate with a knife, stabbing her multiple times in the neck and chest during regular...
The Unlicensed Travel Agent Investigation
The joint investigation by Singapore Police and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) into Mr. Lim Yi Shoon and two companies—I-Travel and LikeTravel—represents more than just another regulatory enforcement case. This incident reveals critical vulnerabilities in...