#87 🛤️ David vs Goliath on the MRT, and Why Leadership Matters More Than Titles 大卫对战歌利亚：新加坡地铁的故事与领导力的真谛
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#87 🛤️ David vs Goliath on the MRT, and Why Leadership Matters More Than Titles 大卫对战歌利亚：新加坡地铁的故事与领导力的真谛

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中文版在英文刊文下方 “Dad, why did Minister Ong Ye Kung walk over to greet us?” My eldest asked this as we were walking through Canberra. I grinned. “Because Daddy is notorious. Daddy does things most men fear to do.” Even with a mask on, Ong Ye Kung, Singapore’s Health Minister recognised me as we walked past each…

#86 ❓ Meritocracy or Gatekeeping? SkillsFuture, Housing, Telcos and the Illusion of Fair Opportunity
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#86 ❓ Meritocracy or Gatekeeping? SkillsFuture, Housing, Telcos and the Illusion of Fair Opportunity

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中文版在英文刊文下方 Singapore markets itself as clean, fair, meritocratic and technologically advanced. But story after story shows how branding diverges from lived reality; and how calls for transparency are too often met with silence. 1) Training & certification that feel closed A professional trying to earn a Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) credential; specifically the Advanced Certificate…

#85 Singapore’s Food Identity in Flux: Welcoming Change While Holding Ground #85 新加坡的饮食身份正在重塑：欢迎改变，也要守住根基
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#85 Singapore’s Food Identity in Flux: Welcoming Change While Holding Ground #85 新加坡的饮食身份正在重塑：欢迎改变，也要守住根基

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中文版在英文刊文下方 In Singapore today, there’s a growing tension between heritage narratives and market realities. We champion hawker culture, Peranakan heritage, and food icons passed down through generations; yet in the same breath, longtime operators are being squeezed out as new Chinese restaurant brands proliferate, rents soar, and immigrant capital fills the void. I believe this…

#84 When Xi Jinping Echoes Hu Jintao: A Subtle Signal in an Uncertain Era
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#84 When Xi Jinping Echoes Hu Jintao: A Subtle Signal in an Uncertain Era

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China watchers noticed a quiet but significant rhetorical move: Xi Jinping has begun to revive the language of his predecessor Hu Jintao with phrases such as “scientific development” (科学发展) and “democratic decision-making” (民主决策). On the surface, it seems like a minor semantic choice. In reality, it may signal a recalibration of leadership style during a…

#83🔄 Digital Transformation, Policy Governance & Customer Experience: Where the Gaps Really Are 🔄 数码化转型、政策治理与客户体验：真正的差距在哪里
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#83🔄 Digital Transformation, Policy Governance & Customer Experience: Where the Gaps Really Are 🔄 数码化转型、政策治理与客户体验：真正的差距在哪里

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中文版在英文刊文下方。 We often hear about digital transformation; AI, cloud, automation. But transformation is meaningless if the customer experience remains riddled with inefficiencies, inflexibility, and silence. Let me start with one case many Singaporeans will recognise: broadband subscriptions. 📑 Case 1: Singtel Broadband – When Billing Breeds Confusion I recently subscribed to a broadband plan at…

#82 🌏🏠 Taiwan’s Self-Healing Materials: The Silent Breakthrough Shaping the Future, and a Call for US Embassy Action；台湾自愈材料：塑造未来的无声突破，并呼吁美国大使馆采取行动
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#82 🌏🏠 Taiwan’s Self-Healing Materials: The Silent Breakthrough Shaping the Future, and a Call for US Embassy Action；台湾自愈材料：塑造未来的无声突破，并呼吁美国大使馆采取行动

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中文版在英文刊文下方 Taiwan is an island often tested; earthquakes, typhoons, and unrelenting geopolitical pressures could have broken its spirit. Instead, they forged a culture of resilience and ingenuity. This character has long been recognized in semiconductors, with TSMC racing to 2nm chips even as the US and China tussle for influence. But beneath the spotlight of…

#81 Clearing the Cache: A Reboot for Singapore’s Moral Authority 清除缓存：为新加坡的道德权威重启系统
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#81 Clearing the Cache: A Reboot for Singapore’s Moral Authority 清除缓存：为新加坡的道德权威重启系统

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As I reflect on Singapore’s journey during the 120th anniversary of my alma mater, the National University of Singapore, I am reminded of the four generations of leadership that carried this island from vulnerability to affluence. From post–World War II industrialisation, to high-value manufacturing in petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, to finance, STEM, AI and sustainability, our…

#80 🚢 Breaking new ground in automotive logistics: meet BYD Shenzhen 🚢 在汽车物流领域开创新局面：认识一下 比亚迪深圳号
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#80 🚢 Breaking new ground in automotive logistics: meet BYD Shenzhen 🚢 在汽车物流领域开创新局面：认识一下 比亚迪深圳号

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#80 🚢 Breaking new ground in automotive logistics: meet BYD Shenzhen 🚢 在汽车物流领域开创新局面：认识一下 比亚迪深圳号 中文版在下方 BYD has just launched its ultra-large roll-on/roll-off carrier, BYD Shenzhen, with a capacity of around 9,200 vehicles per voyage. Built by China Merchants’ shipyard and delivered in April 2025, this ship is part of BYD’s strategy to take control of…

#79 🚗 The Maextro S800 (Chinese: 尊界 S800; pinyin: Zūnjiè S800) is a battery electric full-size ultra-luxury sedan
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#79 🚗 The Maextro S800 (Chinese: 尊界 S800; pinyin: Zūnjiè S800) is a battery electric full-size ultra-luxury sedan

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#79 🚗 The Maextro S800 (Chinese: 尊界 S800; pinyin: Zūnjiè S800) is a battery electric full-size ultra-luxury sedan manufactured by JAC Group since 2025 under the Maextro brand in collaboration with HIMA Group, Huawei‘s multi-brand automotive alliance. It is positioned as HIMA’s flagship vehicle. Description courtesy of Wikipedia. Enough said. Let the video hosted on…

#78❌ 3 Months, 10 Emails, No Answers: Why Grant Transparency Matters for SMEs ❌ 3个月、10封邮件、零回复：为什么透明的补助审批对中小企业至关重要
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#78❌ 3 Months, 10 Emails, No Answers: Why Grant Transparency Matters for SMEs ❌ 3个月、10封邮件、零回复：为什么透明的补助审批对中小企业至关重要

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16 September 2025 中文版在英文刊文下方。 After three months of correspondence, multiple calls, and countless hours preparing documents, our SME’s grant application was rejected. No explanation. No written reason. Just silence. And this isn’t just our story — it highlights a larger problem in Singapore’s SME support ecosystem. The Case Study: Our Experience In June 2025, we…