by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore faces significant economic exposure to prolonged U.S. government shutdowns through two critical channels: as a major trading partner deeply integrated into American supply chains, and as a global financial hub managing substantial U.S.-denominated assets....
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The October 13, 2025 US market rally driven by Trump’s softened stance on China presents both opportunities and risks for Singapore’s economy. While the immediate market sentiment is positive, Singapore faces structural vulnerabilities as a trade-dependent...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 13, 2025, Hamas released the final living Israeli hostages under a historic ceasefire agreement, ending two years of brutal conflict in Gaza that claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and displaced millions. While this breakthrough represents a significant...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Strategic Initiative Transforming Education and Enterprise in Singapore Introduction On September 22, 2025, Silicon Valley-based Workato officially launched its AI Institute Alliance in Singapore—a landmark collaboration between a global automation leader and seven...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 14, 2025, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, delivered a stark warning to the world: countries are catastrophically unprepared for artificial intelligence. Speaking at the annual IMF and World Bank meetings,...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
As major U.S. banks headed into their Q3 2025 earnings announcements in mid-October, the sector presented a remarkably resilient picture. Financial institutions demonstrated strong fundamentals underpinned by resilient consumer spending, improving loan portfolios, and...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump delivered a historic address to Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, declaring that “the long and painful nightmare is finally over” for both Israelis and Palestinians. The speech marked a significant...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction: A Turning Point or False Dawn? On October 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump delivered a momentous speech before Israel’s Knesset, declaring that a “long nightmare” was finally over for Israelis and Palestinians. Speaking of the first...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 13, 2025, Hamas released the final 20 surviving Israeli hostages under a ceasefire agreement, effectively ending two years of devastating conflict that began with the October 7, 2023 cross-border attack. This represents a watershed moment in Middle Eastern...
by chung chinyi | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore presents a striking contradiction in its approach to food insecurity: despite 125 documented food support organizations operating across the nation, more than half of severely food-insecure households surveyed in a 2018 study experienced infrequent or no...
