#75 From Dialect Clans to Power Clans: Singapore’s Engineered Leadership 从方言帮到姓氏帮：新加坡的“工程化”领导
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#75 From Dialect Clans to Power Clans: Singapore’s Engineered Leadership 从方言帮到姓氏帮：新加坡的“工程化”领导

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September 10, 2025 中文版在英文刊文下方 1. Origins: LKY’s Hakka Roots and the Cantonese Alliance Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) traced his ancestry to Dapu, Guangdong, a Hakka heartland. In Singapore, Hakkas were a minority. To consolidate political power, LKY had to look beyond his dialect kin. He worked closely with the Cantonese (广府)…

#74 When Silence Speaks Louder: The Flyer, Hyflux, and the Pattern of Blocking Accountability 当沉默比言语更响亮：新加坡摩天观景轮、海峡水务与问责的遮掩模式
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#74 When Silence Speaks Louder: The Flyer, Hyflux, and the Pattern of Blocking Accountability 当沉默比言语更响亮：新加坡摩天观景轮、海峡水务与问责的遮掩模式

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中文版在英文刊文下方 The Flyer Case: A Story Left Hanging William Tan and Steven Yeo, a former Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) scholar and later CEO of The Flyer (Singapore’s version of the London Eye), once shared with me a troubling account. After leaving the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) as a senior executive, Steven was tasked…

#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…

#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…

#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…