#81 Clearing the Cache: A Reboot for Singapore’s Moral Authority 清除缓存:为新加坡的道德权威重启系统
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#81 Clearing the Cache: A Reboot for Singapore’s Moral Authority 清除缓存:为新加坡的道德权威重启系统

As I reflect on Singapore’s journey during the 120th anniversary of my alma mater, the National University of Singapore, I am reminded of the four generations of leadership that carried this island from vulnerability to affluence. From post–World War II industrialisation, to high-value manufacturing in petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, to finance, STEM, AI and sustainability, our…

#76 🌊 A Day at the Oceanarium with Chong Pang CC 🌊🌊 与忠邦民众俱乐部一同畅游圣淘沙全新海洋馆 🌊
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#76 🌊 A Day at the Oceanarium with Chong Pang CC 🌊🌊 与忠邦民众俱乐部一同畅游圣淘沙全新海洋馆 🌊

September 13, 2025 Today, our family of four joined our grassroots community for an outing to the newly opened Singapore Oceanarium in Sentosa. Despite the pouring rain, spirits were high. Special thanks to Mr. Jackson Lam, our new MP, who personally sheltered attendees with umbrellas, alongside the many dedicated volunteers who kept everyone comfortable and…

#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

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

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…

#71 Sports Day with SPD at ACS Barker 🎉与 SPD 和英华(巴克路)中学的运动会 🎉
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#71 Sports Day with SPD at ACS Barker 🎉与 SPD 和英华(巴克路)中学的运动会 🎉

Glad to be invited for the fourth time, and this round with the company of secondary school boys from Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road). Had a good time catching up with familiar volunteer faces, as well as interacting with the parents of the children through games and activities. The Barker Road campus itself carries a rich…

#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

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

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…

#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

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】

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…

#59🧬 The DNA of Companies Getting Ahead: Embedding Career Health in a Shifting Talent Landscape 🧬 领先企业的基因密码:在动荡的人才环境中嵌入“职业健康”
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#59🧬 The DNA of Companies Getting Ahead: Embedding Career Health in a Shifting Talent Landscape 🧬 领先企业的基因密码:在动荡的人才环境中嵌入“职业健康”

中文版在英文刊文下方。 An insightful event by AON x Singapore National Employer Federation (SNEF), moderated by Rahul Chawla In today’s volatile economic and workforce landscape, career health is emerging as a core business imperative. At the AON x SNEF session, leaders across industries gathered to unpack how forward-looking companies are tackling talent frictions, technological disruptions, and the…