TRUMP’S SOUTH KOREA TARIFF HIKE

TRUMP’S SOUTH KOREA TARIFF HIKE

The Situation On January 26, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on South Korean imports from 15 percent to 25 percent, targeting automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and other goods under reciprocal trade measures. Trump accused South...
THE WASHINGTON POST’S RETRENCHMENT

THE WASHINGTON POST’S RETRENCHMENT

As the Washington Post prepares to implement what could be its most severe staffing cuts in recent years, with up to 300 positions potentially eliminated, the consequences extend far beyond American shores to reach readers in Singapore and across Asia who have come to...
WHEN AMERICA CLOSES ITS DOORS

WHEN AMERICA CLOSES ITS DOORS

How Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Creates Singapore’s Biggest Talent  Opportunity in a Generation As the United States implements its most restrictive immigration policies in  decades, Singapore stands at a crossroads. The American...
Tech Giants Face Trial Over Youth Addiction

Tech Giants Face Trial Over Youth Addiction

A Legal Battle That Could Reshape Digital Childhood Globally As Meta, TikTok, and YouTube stand trial in California today over allegations of deliberately designing addictive platforms that harm young people’s mental health, Singapore watches closely. While the...
Hungary-Ukraine Tensions

Hungary-Ukraine Tensions

Understanding the Dispute As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, a diplomatic crisis has erupted between Budapest and Kyiv that reverberates far beyond Central Europe. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s decision to summon Ukraine’s...