by chung chinyi | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 8, 2025, Singapore’s Medical Council delivered a landmark disciplinary decision that shook the nation’s healthcare establishment. Dr Wong Yoke Meng, a veteran physician with four decades of medical practice, was suspended for 36 months—the...
by chung chinyi | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 9, 2025, China took a dramatic escalatory step in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war by announcing comprehensive restrictions on rare earth export controls that extend beyond its borders for the first time in history. This move represents a significant shift...
by chung chinyi | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Korean cuisine has become increasingly popular in Singapore, but dining at Korean restaurants can often be expensive. This guide explores 15 authentic Korean eateries that offer exceptional value, with most main dishes priced under $15. Whether you’re craving...
by chung chinyi | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands at a critical juncture. For over five decades, the region’s explosive growth has been fueled by a single, highly effective economic model: export-led industrialization. Manufacturing-focused economies...
by chung chinyi | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Two premium Korean BBQ specialists anchor Telok Ayer’s dining scene, offering contrasting experiences despite shared charcoal grilling and table-side service. Set in one of Singapore’s densest food corridors, these restaurants compete in the same category yet diverge...
by chung chinyi | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Singapore announced its “circuit breaker” measures in early April 2020, the nation braced for unprecedented economic and social disruption. Most workplaces shuttered, schools transitioned to home-based learning, and non-essential services ground to a...
by chung chinyi | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Malaysia’s spate of alcohol-related controversies reported in September–October 2025 underscores deeper structural tensions in governance, religious sensitivity, and social cohesion, with direct spillovers for neighboring Singapore. At the core is Malaysia’s plural...
by chung chinyi | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
For decades, biotechnology represented one of the last bastions of genuine scientific cooperation between the United States and China. Joint research programs prevented millions of birth defects, improved seasonal flu vaccines, and advanced understanding of cancer,...
by chung chinyi | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Vladimir Putin’s October 2025 state visit to Tajikistan marks a critical juncture in Russia’s relationship with Central Asia. As Moscow faces mounting pressure from the International Criminal Court and increasing isolation over the Ukraine conflict, the...
by chung chinyi | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
From Broke Crypto Enthusiast to Billionaire Founder Shayne Coplan’s ascent underscores how entrepreneurial ambition collides with regulation, geopolitics, and the reconfiguration of finance through emerging technologies. In October 2025, at age 27, Coplan was reported...
