Optus: Investment Disaster for Singtel?
Optus began as Australia’s main challenger to Telstra before being acquired by Singtel in 2001 for more than A$17 billion. At the time, the deal...
Massive Johor Royal Land Deal Sparks Scandalous Debate
The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has announced his intention to sell a vast tract of prime land in Singapore, a move that...
Singapore Court Blow: CAG Loses Tax Relief Battle
Singapore’s Appellate Division of the High Court has dismissed Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) appeal on capital allowance claims. The ruling, delivered on 25 September 2025,...
Thai PM Anutin Faces Brutal Politics and Economy
Anutin Charnvirakul has been sworn in as the country’s third prime minister in just over two years, taking office in September 2025. His rise followed...
1MDB The Infamous Scandal That Won’t Die
1MDB, or 1Malaysia Development Berhad, is more than ten years old as a scandal, yet it refuses to fade. It toppled Najib Razak’s government, dragged...
URA, Kampung Baru and Controversial Bias
The URA or Urban Renewal Act is a new law that Malaysia is planning to role out. It is a framework for redeveloping old and...
TikTok finally sold! Who’s no 1 Champion?
TikTok has finally been sold after years of political wrangling, security concerns, and speculation about its future. For the app’s more than one billion global...
SG60 to SG100: PMET Crisis and the SME Answer
PMET survival and SME growth will define Singapore’s economic journey from SG60 to SG100. The city-state has just celebrated its 60th year of independence. From...
Charlie Kirk, Capitalism, Communism, Socialism and the Pseudo-Intellectual Trap
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University has reignited debates about capitalism, communism and socialism. Charlie Kirk, founder...
Global Uncertainty Leads to Gold Surge
Gold has become the standout asset in 2025 as global economic conditions deteriorate. Investors worldwide are fleeing riskier instruments and moving into the precious metal,...