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Global defense financing summit 2025

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 —...

Singapore Freelance Work Visa Rules

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

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

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

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’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 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

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...