#103 Systems That Hold Nations Together — And What Happens When They Fail Us 《支撑国家的系统──以及当它们开始崩塌时》
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#103 Systems That Hold Nations Together — And What Happens When They Fail Us 《支撑国家的系统──以及当它们开始崩塌时》

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A MAR VIN Foo Newsletter Issue (Featuring: Zhang Xueliang, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, Tunku Abdul Rahman, broadband failures, and the systems thinking needed for The Thousand Ships vision.) SECTION 1 — THE FORGOTTEN CHANGEMAKERS Zhang Xueliang, Dr. Goh Keng Swee & Tunku Abdul Rahman — Leaders Who Carried Nations on Their Shoulders History remembers empires,…

#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”

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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 —…

#90 When personal branding runs over a cliff with scams and ego; AI-powered Children with Mark Cuban; When content triumphs 🧭 在认知远超诚信的时代，提醒我们人性真谛
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#90 When personal branding runs over a cliff with scams and ego; AI-powered Children with Mark Cuban; When content triumphs 🧭 在认知远超诚信的时代，提醒我们人性真谛

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🧭 A reminder about the true representation of humanity, future, and authenticity in an era where perception races ahead of integrity. 中文版在下方 1️⃣ Personal Branding is Fading Both Dr. Julie Angel and I are on a mission to bring education and training to the Asia Pacific region through credible professionals and transparent collaboration. Yet, even…

#83🔄 Digital Transformation, Policy Governance & Customer Experience: Where the Gaps Really Are 🔄 数码化转型、政策治理与客户体验：真正的差距在哪里
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#83🔄 Digital Transformation, Policy Governance & Customer Experience: Where the Gaps Really Are 🔄 数码化转型、政策治理与客户体验：真正的差距在哪里

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中文版在英文刊文下方。 We often hear about digital transformation; AI, cloud, automation. But transformation is meaningless if the customer experience remains riddled with inefficiencies, inflexibility, and silence. Let me start with one case many Singaporeans will recognise: broadband subscriptions. 📑 Case 1: Singtel Broadband – When Billing Breeds Confusion I recently subscribed to a broadband plan at…

#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

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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…

#77 🎭 Singapore Pte Ltd: The Hidden Cost of Grants🎭 新加坡私人有限公司：补助金背后的代价
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#77 🎭 Singapore Pte Ltd: The Hidden Cost of Grants🎭 新加坡私人有限公司：补助金背后的代价

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14 September 2025 中文版在英文刊文下方 Read the full article to find out Singapore’s largest triad or mafia. 阅读完整刊文洞察新加坡最大的黑势力。 1. The Façade of Support Over the past three years, I have attended multiple events organized by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). The recurring theme? Grants and support schemes for SMEs. On the surface, they look like…

#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…