by chung chinyi | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Disconnect The S&P 500 has grown over 11% this year and hit new record highs, even as the Bureau of Labor Statistics made the largest downward revision to job growth estimates in its history, cutting last year’s figures in half. Meanwhile, inflation...
by chung chinyi | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s food banking ecosystem has evolved into a robust network of charitable organizations dedicated to addressing two critical issues: food insecurity among vulnerable populations and the growing problem of food waste. With thousands of families...
by chung chinyi | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
September 2025 has brought significant developments across technology and business sectors, reflecting both innovation and growing challenges. The month’s headlines highlight the escalating risks in cybersecurity, rapid advancements in automotive technology, and...
by chung chinyi | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The U.S. economic outlook is facing uncertainty as new data and expert opinions point to both strengths and weaknesses. Recent statements from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon have highlighted growing concerns about a weakening economy, although he stopped short of predicting...
by chung chinyi | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
What’s Expected Next Week The Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates marks a pivotal moment for savers and borrowers alike. After maintaining rates at elevated levels for nine consecutive months, the Fed is widely anticipated to implement its...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s hawker scene continues to surprise with unique concepts and time-honoured traditions. Today, we explore two distinctive establishments that showcase the diversity of local cuisine – from herbal-infused laksa to authentic Peranakan heritage...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the job market in significant ways. Recent evidence indicates that AI adoption is directly influencing how companies approach hiring. According to Federal Reserve surveys, 12% of service firms currently using AI reported...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s latest employment outlook reveals mounting challenges amid global economic headwinds. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the city-state’s net employment outlook dropped to 20%, its lowest in over three years and trailing the global average of 23% by three...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
How a Simple Act of Kindness Grew Into Singapore’s Most Enduring Charity A feature story about Willing Hearts, the Institution of Public Character that has been feeding Singapore’s most vulnerable for over two decades In 2003, Tony Tay and a small group of...
by chung chinyi | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Peter Mandelson’s fall from grace shook the heart of British politics. News broke fast: he was sacked as ambassador to the US after shocking new details about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein came to light. The prime minister acted quickly. Less than a day after voicing...
