Taiwan’s Silent Crossroads: Between a Generation’s Hope and a Technological Juggernaut In the heart of Asia, where ancestral ties run deep and shared heritage spans centuries, Taiwan stands at a critical juncture — one torn between the ambitions of its younger generation and the tightening grip of geopolitics. Many Taiwanese university students are acutely aware…
🎓 Between Mobility and Marriage: The Unsettling Lives of Chinese Graduate Women Abroad 🎓 在婚姻与流动之间：中国留学女研究生的不安定人生 In a compelling talk by Professor Fran Martin (School of Culture & Communication, The University of Melbourne), hosted by the Asia Research Institute (ARI) at the National University of Singapore, a poignant reality of today’s global Chinese graduate women was…
Business dealings and meaningful #circulareconomy for our children – “#Children are not just hope to us, but a collective hope for the world.” Mar Vin, Foo 🌿🪟 What can we do for not just our children, but the children of the world? Today is a meaningful Saturday as we set off on a journey to…
🌿 From Red Wine to Redemption: Will 雷军 (Lei Jun) Serve Baijiu or Benevolence? 📍 A reflection sparked by a weekend encounter with nature, family—and unexpected political royalty at Mandai’s newest gem. Over the weekend, I brought my family to explore the enchanting Rainforest Asia at Mandai—Singapore’s latest marvel in conservation and ecological education. Amid…
✍️👨🎓 Inspiring Inventive Minds in Our Young Learners 👨💻 Primary 4 students recently took part in the Code for Fun Programme, a nationwide initiative by IMDA and Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) aimed at introducing computational thinking, coding, and digital making to the next generation. 🔍 Over two engaging days on 26th and 27th March,…
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🙋♂️💕🌿 [MENTORSHIP | GROWTH | WELLNESS] It was an inspiring afternoon at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Uplift Mentorship Mid-Event Huddle (27 Mar 2025), where we gathered to reflect, re-align, and uplift one another through shared experiences. Grateful to the amazing panel of speakers who brought their authentic selves to the table: Emily Tan…
The Vicious Cycle of Human Nature: What Happens When No One Is Watching? In a hauntingly unforgettable performance in 1974, artist Marina Abramović conducted a radical social experiment. She stood motionless for six hours beside a table of 72 objects — some harmless, others capable of immense harm. A sign read: “You can use everything…
📢🌏 I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Freelance Writer at MARVINFOO! ✍️ MARVINFOO ghostwrites blogs and stories across disciplines—from tech, sustainability, and education to labour, governance, markets, and entertainment. 我们以中英双语撰写内容，协助来自东西半球的专业人士、企业与组织发声。 🎙️ We combine authentic storytelling with strategic clarity to help you achieve your personal and organizational goals. 我们的独特之处在于提供顾问式写作服务，量身打造符合您目标的内容方案。 🤝🌿 Bridge…
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[☯️ Strategy Unveiled] Tesla, Xiaomi, and the Stalking Horse Gambit: The Art of War in Capital Markets In the high-stakes world of capital markets, strategies are rarely what they seem on the surface. Some players step into the spotlight, while others pull strings behind the curtain. Today, we examine the stalking horse strategy, masterfully deployed…
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[Satire] Meritocracy, Dynasties & The Curious Case of the Lee Clan Ah, meritocracy—that shining ideal where the best rise to the top, where effort meets reward, and where governance is impartial and fair. At least, that’s what the textbooks say. Reality, on the other hand? It prefers dynasties. Take Singapore, for example. A tiny island…
