Global defense financing summit 2025
The recent international defense finance conference marked a significant step toward multilateral cooperation in addressing security funding challenges. Bringing together representatives from 37 countries — including NATO members, EU states, and Indo-Pacific allies —...
From Heritage Chicken Rice to Award-Winning Crab Cuisine
A tale of two dining experiences that capture the essence of Singapore's evolving food landscape - from heartfelt heritage to international acclaim Singapore's culinary scene tells a story of evolution, tradition, and innovation. In recent weeks, two dining...
Singapore Freelance Work Visa Rules
A recent joint advisory from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (Vicpa) clarifies strict regulations concerning the engagement of foreign freelancers in the country’s creative industries. The...
Inflation protection investment strategies
Navigating periods of high inflation requires careful financial planning and a disciplined approach to both spending and investing. Stock market expert Jason Brown offers actionable strategies to help individuals safeguard their wealth when prices rise. First, Brown...
China-Taiwan tensions escalate
Rising tensions between China and Taiwan present grave risks for Singapore’s stability and prosperity. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council Minister, Chiu Chui-cheng, recently warned in Washington that if China were to seize Taiwan by force, a regional “domino effect”...
China’s Scarborough Shoal Nature Reserves
A jewel-blue lagoon, ringed by coral and alive with fish, floats off the coast of the Philippines. This is Scarborough Shoal — a place of wonder, hope, and now, rising tension. China has announced bold plans: a vast nature reserve to protect these reefs, covering...
Indonesia’s economic policy shifts
Indonesia is experiencing a major shift in its economic policy under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto. The recent appointment of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister marks a turning point for the country’s fiscal strategy. Purbaya, previously head of...
Singapore’s digital food marketing
Singapore’s food and beverage industry is embracing digital marketing, with hawkers and restaurateurs turning to humorous social media content to attract customers. As competition intensifies, business owners are evolving into content creators, producing skits and...
NATO security breach: Russian drone attack
The recent violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and raises critical questions about NATO's unity and U.S. leadership. On September 10, 2025, nearly 20 Russian drones entered Polish territory...
Malaysia’s Train Renaissance Offers Travelers an Authentic Journey
How Malaysia's revitalized railway network is becoming Southeast Asia's best-kept travel secret, offering everything from jungle adventures to cultural immersion at a fraction of the cost of flying The locomotive's whistle pierces the pre-dawn silence as mist rises...