HR Learning Fest 2026 Executive Masterclass at Singapore Polytechnic #165
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HR Learning Fest 2026 Executive Masterclass at Singapore Polytechnic #165

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Spent the morning at the HR Learning Fest 2026 Executive Masterclass at Singapore Polytechnic on the theme:“Work, Reimagined. People, Elevated.” A few takeaways stood out: #165 🔹 Only 28.5% of firms in Singapore have adopted AI, while just 3.8% have actively integrated it into business processes. 🔹 Among firms adopting AI, more are redesigning roles,…

Some business conversations take an hour. Others take only a few minutes. Both can create meaningful opportunities. #164
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Some business conversations take an hour. Others take only a few minutes. Both can create meaningful opportunities. #164

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Some business conversations take an hour. Others take only a few minutes. Both can create meaningful opportunities.#164 Yesterday, I attended two very different events: SIGEP 2026 and the SME Cybersecurity Symposium with ST Engineering. SIGEP brought together businesses exploring franchising, food, hospitality, technology and regional expansion. The cybersecurity symposium focused on a different but increasingly…

Polymer Compression May Trigger the Next Consolidation Wave #160
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Polymer Compression May Trigger the Next Consolidation Wave #160

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📉 Southeast Asia’s plastics market is now showing deeper signs of stress. Recent regional data suggests PE and PP prices continue moving sharply lower, driven by weak downstream demand, aggressive US / Chinese / South Korean cargoes, falling crude and feedstock costs, and buyers maintaining hand-to-mouth purchasing strategies. For manufacturers and converters, cheaper virgin resin…

#157 When Good Introductions Break Down: Trust, Records and Cross-Border Real Estate
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#157 When Good Introductions Break Down: Trust, Records and Cross-Border Real Estate

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In cross-border real estate, relationships often begin warmly — meetings, meals, introductions, group chats, brand names and referral chains. But serious work begins only after the deal is done. A recent Manila condominium administration matter reminded me why overseas property ownership cannot rely on goodwill alone. This matter involved a Robinsons Land Corporation-linked sales agent,…

#156 We are pleased to share that iMerv Digital Pte Ltd is now a Green 100 SME
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#156 We are pleased to share that iMerv Digital Pte Ltd is now a Green 100 SME

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#156 We are pleased to share that iMerv Digital Pte Ltd is now a Green 100 SME, TR 149 Essential aligned, issued by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC). For us, this is not just a badge. It is a practical step in strengthening our sustainability governance as we continue developing The Thousand Ships ecosystem across…

#154 Many Singaporeans still have SkillsFuture Credit available.
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#154 Many Singaporeans still have SkillsFuture Credit available.

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Many Singaporeans still have SkillsFuture Credit available. #154 The question is not only: “What course should I take?” The deeper question may be: “What human skills will remain valuable in an age of AI, automation and digital transactions?” One area worth paying attention to is customer experience excellence. At its best, luxury thinking is not…

When Cost Support Breaks #153 The ASEAN polymer market is no longer just soft.
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When Cost Support Breaks #153 The ASEAN polymer market is no longer just soft.

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📉 When Cost Support Breaks #153The ASEAN polymer market is no longer just soft. It is testing its floor. Recent market signals show a sharper deterioration across both PE and PP chains. C2 has fallen heavily. C3 has resumed weakness. PE film grades continue compressing. PP categories, including BOPP, injection, yarn, block and random, are…

#152 Right time, right moment
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#152 Right time, right moment

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Right time, right moment; a candid shot turns out just right. How candid can family, business and pleasure be? Depends on who you are with. How right a time can a business be? At the cusp of the next 100 years trend. Be onboard and set sail. The Thousand Ships This post is also published…

Cheap Plastics, Expensive Consequences #150
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Cheap Plastics, Expensive Consequences #150

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Across ASEAN, polymer prices continue facing mounting compression pressure. 🌏 US cargoes.🌏 Chinese exports.🌏 South Korean producers re-entering aggressively.🌏 Middle Eastern suppliers cutting prices to defend market share. At first glance, cheaper plastics may sound beneficial for businesses and consumers. But there is a hidden downstream risk few are discussing. When virgin polymer prices fall…

#149 The Polymer Compression Is Accelerating
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#149 The Polymer Compression Is Accelerating

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Over the past few weeks, stakeholders and market participants connected to The Thousand Ships ecosystem have been observing a growing convergence reshaping ASEAN’s plastics landscape. What began as isolated pricing softness is now evolving into a broader regional compression cycle. 🌏 US cargoes.🌏 Chinese exports.🌏 South Korean producers re-entering aggressively.🌏 Middle Eastern supply disruptions no…