By LM — The US sanctioned three firms in Singapore and Malaysia for their links to Iran’s petroleum industry. The companies allegedly facilitated the sale and shipment of millions of…
New Year, New Karen In Singapore Who Refuse To Obey The Police
On New Year’s Day (1 January), a dispute happened at a Cheers outlet at Lau Pa Sat at around 8 pm. TikToker Jonathan (@confederateginger) who works at the store, had…
Is Singapore Under Chinese Influence?
By LM — According to the China Index 2022, Singapore stands out as the third country with the most exposure to Chinese influence. The study was conducted and published by…
Tata Consultancy Accused Of Favoring Indian Candidates In US
Indian tech giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been accused of discriminatory hiring practices in the United States. The company is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over…
Expats Are Delusional, They See Singapore With Rose Tinted Glasses
[Contributed by JW] Recently I saw on TikTok an American expat (@alisoninasia) who tried to compare Singapore and US. The way she put it, Singapore is a perfect city. It…
Religion, Politics, and Foreign Influence in Singapore
The recent reversal in the US of the constitutional right guaranteed for abortion (more commonly known as “Roe vs Wade” after the Texas court case brought in 1970) marked a…
US-China Cold War Displayed at Shangri-La Dialogue 2022 in Singapore
Whilst the US continues to respect all countries’ international legal rights, China has been persistently attempting to impose restrictions on foreign military vessel and aircraft operations in disputed South China Sea maritime territories.
Amos Yee of Today Is Not The Same Amos That Activists Fought For
Amos Yee has been a divisive figure since his early controversial YouTube video rose to fame. This includes a video where he likened Lee Kuan Yew to Jesus, saying that…