“Let there be no comfort because the only constant is change.” 「不要安于现状，因为唯一不变的，就是变化本身。」Mar Vin, Foo 胡马宾 🀄 A Personal Reflection: From Land Redistribution to National Rejuvenation 🀄 从土地改革到国家复兴：一段亲历者的回忆 Leon Zhu’s family was among the many who experienced the sweeping socialist reforms of early New China. Once landowners, their land was redistributed to peasants during Mao Zedong’s…
Organised by Nanyang Polytechnic and Mediacorp | Supported by IMDA 由南洋理工学院与新传媒联合主办，资讯通信媒体发展局支持 📍 Singapore 新加坡 | 🎤 Guest of Honour 主宾: Mike Chan, COO, Microsoft ASEAN 微软东南亚首席运营官 🤝 A Personal Conversation on Growth and Communication 🗣️ 一段关于成长与沟通的深刻对话 One of the most enriching moments of the event was a heartfelt conversation I had with Mike Chan and…
In the world of events management — especially within the technology and leadership space — authenticity and professionalism are not just nice-to-haves. They are the very foundation of trust, especially when the audience includes C-level decision makers. 在事件管理領域中，尤其是把技術與領導座位結合的現代推動程序裏，真實與專業不是可有可無。而是建立信任的核心基礎，特別是對訊的層級是 C 級行政的報名者。 Today, I had an unfortunate and telling experience at CIO Day Singapore 2025, organised by…
Future Proofing with Experience: Embracing the Silver Workforce 以经验为基础的未来保障：拥抱银发劳动力 📍 Insights from SNEF’s event featuring Centre for Seniors, Globalmax Security & Consultants Pte Ltd, and the Workplace Outreach Wellness Programme 📍 新加坡全国雇主联合会（SNEF）活动亮点：由乐龄中心、Globalmax保安与顾问公司、职场健康计划联合呈现 💡 “The Time is Now” to Embrace the Silver Workforce 💡 拥抱银发一族，现在正是时候 At the SNEF event, “Future Proofing with Experience”, mature workers were…
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A remote island should have been untouched by human waste. But when scientists picked up dead seabirds from Lord Howe Island in Australia, they heard a crunch. Not bones breaking—but plastic. “You hear the crunch. You feel the crunch. It is gut-wrenching.” – Jennifer Lavers, Lead Researcher (People Magazine) 在没有工业污染的人迹罕至之地，理应是自然宁静的避风港。 但科学家在澳洲的豪勋爵岛捡起死去的海鸟时，却听到了“咔嚓”的声音——不是骨头碎裂，而是塑料在鸟体内碎裂的声音。 “你听得到，也感觉得到那种咔嚓声，令人心碎。” ——Jennifer Lavers, 研究人员（原报道）…
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s tempting to rely on headlines, social feeds, and second-hand reports to form our views about foreign markets. However, the reality on the ground often tells a different story—one that only reveals itself when we show up, observe, and engage with open minds and humble hearts. 在这个高度互联的时代，我们往往依赖头条新闻、社交媒体和二手资讯来了解外国市场。但实地考察，常带来完全不同的观点，只有亲自跑一跑，观一观，聊一聊，方能真正了解真相。 “百闻不如一见 (bǎi wén bù…
🔹 Introduction 引言：我们正在为谁买单？ Singaporeans are now paying more for water, electricity, and gas than ever before. Yet SP Group—formerly Singapore Power—is reporting over S$1 billion in profit annually, despite being the monopoly provider of our essential utilities. The public might assume this money goes back to society. But does it? 新加坡人正为水、电、燃气支付历史最高费用。与此同时，前“新加坡电力公司”——现今的 SP Group（新加坡能源集团） 每年仍然坐拥超过 10亿新元利润。…
🔋🔌 Concrete Batteries: A Subsea Solution for Renewable Energy Storage As the world accelerates toward renewable energy adoption, efficient and scalable storage solutions become paramount. Traditional methods like lithium-ion batteries and pumped hydro storage have limitations in cost, scalability, and geographical feasibility. Enter an innovative approach: submerged concrete spheres acting as gravity-based energy storage systems….
In Singapore, we pride ourselves on efficient transport. But beneath the surface of punctuality and planning lies a disconnect that only reveals itself when things go wrong. My recent experience with my family of four during a train fault between Yishun and Sembawang exposed a harsh truth: maintenance alone isn’t enough—leadership that prioritizes commuters is…
By Mar Vin, Foo 胡马宾 | Top Voice in Corporate Sustainability 作者：Mar Vin, Foo 胡马宾｜领英顶尖声音 – 商务可持续发展 Recently, a small business owner running his operations from a humble HDB retail outlet wrote to me, concerned about a rather unusual experience. He was approached by individuals claiming to represent a registered charity called IMPART.SG. They encouraged…
