#100 When Job Losses Rise but Public Bonuses Hit 1.7 Months — Singapore Must Rethink What “Service Excellence” Really Means 当裁员加速、却发放 1.7 个月花红——新加坡必须重新思考什么是真正的“卓越服务”
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#100 When Job Losses Rise but Public Bonuses Hit 1.7 Months — Singapore Must Rethink What “Service Excellence” Really Means 当裁员加速、却发放 1.7 个月花红——新加坡必须重新思考什么是真正的“卓越服务”

Over the past year, I’ve spoken to countless professionals, parents, business owners, HR leaders and job-seekers. Across every group, one line keeps surfacing: “The numbers look good. But the ground reality doesn’t match.” Across industries, job losses and quiet retrenchments are accelerating. PMETs are disproportionately affected. Hiring freezes are becoming common. This isn’t speculation —…

TIEMBA Tsinghua-INSEAD EMBA 2027 Dinner at South East, NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House
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#97 🌍 Global Minds, Shared Purpose: Reflections from the Tsinghua–INSEAD EMBA 2027 Dinner 🌏 全球视野,共同使命 —— 清华–INSEAD EMBA 2027 晚宴感想

Last evening, I had the privilege of joining fellow members of the Tsinghua–INSEAD EMBA 2027 community for an intimate dinner at South East, NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House. What began as a simple gathering quickly evolved into a rich exchange of ideas — crossing industries, nations, and belief systems. 🌍 A Truly Global Table Around…

#85 Singapore’s Food Identity in Flux: Welcoming Change While Holding Ground #85 新加坡的饮食身份正在重塑:欢迎改变,也要守住根基
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#85 Singapore’s Food Identity in Flux: Welcoming Change While Holding Ground #85 新加坡的饮食身份正在重塑:欢迎改变,也要守住根基

中文版在英文刊文下方 In Singapore today, there’s a growing tension between heritage narratives and market realities. We champion hawker culture, Peranakan heritage, and food icons passed down through generations; yet in the same breath, longtime operators are being squeezed out as new Chinese restaurant brands proliferate, rents soar, and immigrant capital fills the void. I believe this…

#52 [🎉 Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025] To-Ricos Kway Chap 多丽哥粿汁 | A Family Legacy that Nourishes a Nation 传承卤味粿汁汤香,滋养我们的共同回忆
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#52 [🎉 Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025] To-Ricos Kway Chap 多丽哥粿汁 | A Family Legacy that Nourishes a Nation 传承卤味粿汁汤香,滋养我们的共同回忆

This year’s Michelin Bib Gourmand Singapore 2025 list has just been released — and one name stirred both pride and nostalgia in me: To-Ricos Kway Chap 多丽哥粿汁, a beloved hawker stall at Old Airport Road Food Centre, has earned its place on this prestigious list. 今年`新加坡精选精致美食指南 2025`公布了入选名单,当中一个熟悉又亲切的名字让我激动不已 —— 就是我三舅维持的老年台:多丽哥粿汁 (To-Ricos Kway Chap),4位于 旧机场路小贩中心,如今正式荣登美食榜单。 👉 Watch…