#73 🌏 SMEICC 2025 | 共享未来：重塑商业格局
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#73 🌏 SMEICC 2025 | 共享未来：重塑商业格局

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A Shared Future: Business Reimagined English version available right after the Chinese article. 9月3日，新加坡中华总商会 Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI）召开了 SMEICC 2025，再一次汇聚了本地及区域企业领袖，共同探讨 全球新秩序下的东南亚机遇与挑战。 🎤 开幕致辞亮点 Opening Highlights 会长 高泉庆 Kho Choon Keng 表示： 总理 黄循财 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong 强调：为了促进东南亚增长，必须实现 跨境无缝的合作、运营与交易。 📊 商业调查结果 Business Survey Insights 企业前景 Outlook 三大主要挑战 Top 3 Concerns 1️⃣…

#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院
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#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院

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On 1 September 2025, I had the opportunity to join The Good Conversation at ITE College Central, part of the Workforce Singapore Employers Connect Series. It was an inspiring afternoon of dialogue on talent development, workforce readiness, and partnerships that shape the future of employment in Singapore. Guest of Honour Mr. Gabriel Lam, Member of…

#69 第二篇【黄家揭秘】炎黄子孙的现代博弈：新加坡是否已进入“Ng 时代”？ #69 Part 2 [Unveiling the Huang Clan] The Modern Rivalry of Yan and Huang: Has Singapore Entered the “Ng Era”?
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#69 第二篇【黄家揭秘】炎黄子孙的现代博弈：新加坡是否已进入“Ng 时代”？ #69 Part 2 [Unveiling the Huang Clan] The Modern Rivalry of Yan and Huang: Has Singapore Entered the “Ng Era”?

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上古传说里，黄帝以“武力与秩序”压过炎帝的“农耕与民本”，二者却并未相互消灭，而是共同孕育了后世的“炎黄子孙”。来到现代新加坡，我们或许正见证着一种“黄帝式”的当代理念：以秩序、体系与硬实力搭建权力网络。 In legend, Huang’s “order and force” prevailed over Yan’s “agriculture and people-first” ethos—but both streams coexisted, shaping the descendants of Yan and Huang. In modern Singapore, we may be witnessing a contemporary “Huang-style” paradigm: power networks built on order, systems, and hard power. 🕸️ 黄家（Ng）势力版图 | The Ng Network of Influence 军政 | Military…

#68 Driving Transformation at the Workplace: Insights from the SNEF Event at Suntec Convention Centre #68 在工作场所推动转型：新达会展中心 SNEF 活动见闻
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#68 Driving Transformation at the Workplace: Insights from the SNEF Event at Suntec Convention Centre #68 在工作场所推动转型：新达会展中心 SNEF 活动见闻

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中文版在英文刊文下方 At the recent event co-organised by Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) at Suntec Convention Centre, business leaders, HR professionals, and transformation experts came together to discuss one pressing question: 👉 How do we drive transformation in a disrupted world while unlocking productivity and meeting the aspirations of our workforce? Setting…

#67 第一篇：炎黄子孙的历史镜鉴：从上古争霸到当代新加坡的姓氏博弈 #67 Part 1： The Legacy of Yan and Huang: Are We Still Living Their Ancient Rivalry Today?
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#67 第一篇：炎黄子孙的历史镜鉴：从上古争霸到当代新加坡的姓氏博弈 #67 Part 1： The Legacy of Yan and Huang: Are We Still Living Their Ancient Rivalry Today?

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炎黄子孙的历史镜鉴：从上古争霸到当代新加坡的姓氏博弈 The Legacy of Yan and Huang: Are We Still Living Their Ancient Rivalry Today? 在中华文明的起点，有一段传奇：炎帝与黄帝的争锋。 At the dawn of Chinese civilization lies a legendary contest: the struggle between Emperor Yan (炎帝) and Emperor Huang (黄帝). 史书记载，黄帝在阪泉之战中击败炎帝，成为华夏共主。 History tells us that Huang triumphed at the Battle of Banquan, establishing himself as the common ancestor of…

#66 🌏 Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy 为 AI 经济重塑角色与再培训
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#66 🌏 Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy 为 AI 经济重塑角色与再培训

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中文版在英文刊文下方 On 21 August 2025, I attended the session “Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy”, presented by SGInnovate and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). The discussions shed light on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming not just technology, but the very nature of work itself. 🔹 AI as Empowerment, Not Replacement As…

#64⚖️ Surname Power & Representation in Singapore’s Elite (A Deeper Look) ⚖️ 新加坡精英层的姓氏力量与代表性（深度观察）
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#64⚖️ Surname Power & Representation in Singapore’s Elite (A Deeper Look) ⚖️ 新加坡精英层的姓氏力量与代表性（深度观察）

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中文版在英文刊文下方。 When we think of diversity in Singapore, the conversation often stops at race or gender. Yet beneath the surface lies another form of imbalance — one bound by family surnames within the Chinese majority. 1️⃣ Who Holds Power? Over & Under Representation Using surname prevalence in Singapore’s Chinese population versus leadership in Temasek-linked companies…

#63🌏 Defensive Investments, Hospitality, and the Cultural Role of Whisky in Business 🌏 防御型投资、酒店业与威士忌在商业中的文化角色
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#63🌏 Defensive Investments, Hospitality, and the Cultural Role of Whisky in Business 🌏 防御型投资、酒店业与威士忌在商业中的文化角色

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🀄 华文版在英文刊文下方 When people think of defensive investments, the conversation often centers on utilities, healthcare, or consumer staples. But hospitality, particularly the Hotel Bed & Breakfast (HBNB) and condotel model, deserves a closer look. Anchored on lifestyle, travel, and recurring demand, it is a sector that weathers economic cycles while meeting fundamental human needs: rest,…

#62🌏 Empowering Teams Through Diversity: Why Leaders Need to Rethink DEI 🌏 赋能多元团队：为什么领导者需要重新思考 DEI
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#62🌏 Empowering Teams Through Diversity: Why Leaders Need to Rethink DEI 🌏 赋能多元团队：为什么领导者需要重新思考 DEI

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中文版在英文刊文下方。 Think your organisation is “doing enough” for DEI? Your younger staff may not agree — and the data proves it. At the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) Empowering Teams Through Diversity session, one fact stood out: Language remains Singapore’s top identity marker, while Country of Origin has grown fastest in importance over the past…

#60 [🎓 Reconnecting with Roots: A Special Visit to NUS] 【🎓 重返母校：一场意义非凡的NUS之行】
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#60 [🎓 Reconnecting with Roots: A Special Visit to NUS] 【🎓 重返母校：一场意义非凡的NUS之行】

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中文版在英文刊文的下方。 Returning to my alma mater, the National University of Singapore (NUS), was more than just a nostalgic visit — it was a heartfelt reconnection with familiar grounds and a renewed commitment to shaping the future. I had the privilege of joining Professor Eng Chye Tan, President of NUS, over lunch in an intimate and…