In platform economies, trust is fundamental. When it fails, the entire system is affected. The recent controversy in Vietnam involving a public figure, a ride-hailing driver, and Grab demonstrates how quickly a local conflict can escalate into a significant reputational and economic crisis. The incident centers on a familiar imbalance: a well-known individual allegedly acted… Continue reading
People often describe Singapore’s economy as stable, disciplined, and resilient. Growth remains steady, unemployment is low, and the government is known for strong fiscal management. At first glance, things seem reassuring. But beneath these positive numbers, the rising cost of living has become a steady concern. The real test for Singapore’s economic model isn’t about… Continue reading
From Singapore’s point of view, Nordic businesses come across as calm, grounded, and quietly capable. You rarely see them making a big fuss or exaggerating what they can do. They tend to move at their own pace—sometimes a bit too slowly for Singapore’s taste—but once they commit to something, they usually follow through. For a… Continue reading
Week ending Sunday, February 22, 2026. Market snapshot: Friday close, Feb 20. Commodities settled down this week after February’s earlier swings, while the Lunar New Year period in Asia shifted the focus from trading screens to what was happening in the real economy. Spot gold finished near USD 2,042 per troy ounce, basically flat on… Continue reading
Singapore doesn’t pick between the Western New Year and the Lunar New Year. It takes both, tunes both, and folds both into a tightly managed national rhythm. January 1st is a public holiday. Fireworks go up over Marina Bay. Hotels sell out. Rooftop bars run countdown parties timed to global financial centers from New York… Continue reading
Singapore is often seen as a model city-state: efficient, orderly, predictable, and impressively well run. From infrastructure to public administration, few places carry out policy with such precision. On paper, the system seems almost flawless. Growth is steady, institutions are widely trusted, public services work well, and crises are managed quickly and decisively. But living… Continue reading
Singapore’s economy is in a tricky spot. It isn’t in crisis, but it doesn’t feel secure, especially for young people starting out. While graduate employment looks good on paper, it feels tougher in reality. Entry-level jobs are harder to get, and many young Singaporeans feel caught between rising costs and a job market that seems… Continue reading
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
