How Authorities Tracked Down Suspects In Bukit Timah Thefts
SINGAPORE - In a swift and decisive operation, police arrested three men, aged between 48 and 60, on May 11. These individuals were suspected of orchestrating a series of housebreakings and theft incidents that unsettled the Bukit Timah neighbourhood. The suspects,...
How To Cut Your Food Expenses Dramatically In Singapore
That evening, as she returned to her small apartment, she felt the sting of poverty more acutely than ever before. She stood in the grocery aisle, torn between purchasing a jar of belacan and saving the money for herself. The worst part? The hot paste wasn’t even for...
Private Market Investment Funds for Retail Investors in Singapore
Analysis of Private Market Investment Funds for Retail Investors in Singapore Current Landscape and MAS Initiative The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is exploring a significant shift in Singapore's investment landscape by potentially widening access to private...
What Does A 90-Day Tariff Break Mean For Global Markets?
In a significant move towards easing trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to temporarily suspend specific tariffs on each other's exports. This agreement, announced in a joint statement on May 12 from Geneva, marks a 90-day period during which both...
“China Track” Bank Netting System
Analysis of the "China Track" Bank Netting System and Potential Impacts on Singapore Banks Overview of the China Track System The "China Track" is a sophisticated payment netting system developed by central Russian banks to facilitate trade with China while avoiding...
Trump’s planned executive order on prescription drug pricing
President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order on May 12, 2025, to reduce prescription drug prices in the U.S. The order would mandate that the U.S. pay the same price for drugs as the lowest-paying country in the world (a "most-favoured nation" policy)....
Fun activities for kids in Singapore
Museum of Ice Cream Singapore Reopens The Museum of Ice Cream Singapore in Loewen Road has reopened after renovations, maintaining its signature pink aesthetic but with refreshed installations. Visitors can enjoy: Whimsical fruit swings Infinity Mirror Party Zone...
How Recent US-China Trade Talks Could Impact the Global Economy
GENEVA - In a significant development, the United States and China announced on May 11 that they had made headway during a weekend of intensive discussions. The talks were aimed at calming the stormy trade tensions ignited by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff...
How Negligent Directors Could End Up Behind Bars Soon
In the bustling city-state of Singapore, a new chapter unfolds for professional company directors. These individuals, often lending their names to foreign clients for the establishment of businesses, are now under intense scrutiny. The government has made it clear...
The Greenhushing Phenomenon
Greenwashing: An In-Depth Analysis with Focus on Singapore Impact The Greenwashing Phenomenon Greenwashing represents a significant shift in corporate climate communication strategy. Companies deliberately downplay or remain silent about their climate initiatives and...