When home becomes a real distance of our own creation and karma #170 当家园成为我们亲手与因果共同造就的真实距离
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When home becomes a real distance of our own creation and karma #170 当家园成为我们亲手与因果共同造就的真实距离

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What makes a place feel like home—its landmarks, its stories, or the people who remember them with us? I was recently invited to a screening of That Girl in Pinafore (《我的朋友、我的同学、我爱过的一切》), Chai Yee Wei’s 2013 Singaporean comedy-musical, at the Tanglin Club. In that nostalgic setting, the film felt like a time capsule. It preserved many…

It was inspiring to be part of Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. #169
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It was inspiring to be part of Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. #169

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It was inspiring to be part of Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. #169 Across F&B, education, fashion and other sectors, one message came through clearly: as brand owners expand into Southeast Asia, they are seeking trusted partners who can drive sustainable revenue while creating meaningful benefits for…

#161 AI Disrupted My Career. Is Singapore’s Legal and Professional Ecosystem Ready for Independent Consultants? AI 改变了我的职业生涯。新加坡的法律与专业生态系统，是否已经准备好迎接独立顾问时代？
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#161 AI Disrupted My Career. Is Singapore’s Legal and Professional Ecosystem Ready for Independent Consultants? AI 改变了我的职业生涯。新加坡的法律与专业生态系统，是否已经准备好迎接独立顾问时代？

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中文版在下方 Singapore is entering a new era. Artificial intelligence, automation and corporate restructuring are reshaping the workforce. Thousands of experienced professionals—engineers, transformation specialists, project managers, consultants and executives—are leaving corporate employment, whether voluntarily or through retrenchment, to build independent consulting practices. Government agencies encourage lifelong learning. SkillsFuture encourages us to reskill. Industry bodies encourage us…

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…

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…

#151 China’s Artificial Sun, Nuclear Scale-Up, and the AI Age: Why Energy and Circular Infrastructure Will Define the Next World Order
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#151 China’s Artificial Sun, Nuclear Scale-Up, and the AI Age: Why Energy and Circular Infrastructure Will Define the Next World Order

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For decades, nuclear fusion has often been described as the energy source that is always “30 years away”. Yet recent developments from China suggest that this assumption may need to be reconsidered. According to Xinhua, China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak, better known as EAST or China’s “artificial sun”, achieved a major world-record milestone by sustaining…

#147 Professionalism, Restraint, and the Standards We Choose to Uphold 专业、克制，以及我们选择维护的标准
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#147 Professionalism, Restraint, and the Standards We Choose to Uphold 专业、克制，以及我们选择维护的标准

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In recent years, Singapore has worked hard to strengthen regional business connectivity across ASEAN. Professional institutions, chambers of commerce, engineering bodies, startup ecosystems, and sustainability communities are increasingly interconnected. This is a good thing. However, with growth also comes an important question: Are we preserving the standards that made these institutions respected in the first…