Donald Trump’s Spiteful Tariff Delusion

In preparation for the upcoming General Election, political parties in Singapore have been actively engaging with the public. Notable individuals such as former Chief of Army David Neo and youth development director Natasha Choy have been seen participating in community events. Additionally, Diana Pang, a long-time volunteer with the People's Action Party (PAP), has been involved in various initiatives in the Marine Parade Cluster. The Workers' Party (WP) is considering seasoned medical professional Dr. Ong...

The Building and Construction Authority in Singapore announced a revised building code to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities, the elderly, and nursing mothers, with improvements including wheelchair-accessible entrances, larger lift cars, more grab bars in toilet cubicles, and standardized lactation rooms. The Code also includes features such as tactile ground surface indicators for the visually impaired and enhanced signage for those who are hard-of-hearing. The revision, resulting from a review committee formed in 2023,...

Jalan Besar Town Council unveiled its five-year master plan with former civil servant Shawn Loh as a volunteer, sparking election speculations. The plan includes over 100 proposed facilities and projects focused on creating a vibrant and sustainable town, fostering a caring community, and strengthening community bonds, with input gathered from over 3,000 residents. Minister Josephine Teo highlighted completed upgrades benefiting 53,000 households and emphasized the residents' role in shaping the town's future at the launch...

In early 2025, Indonesia amended its National Armed Forces Law to expand the domestic and bureaucratic roles of the Indonesian Armed Forces, raising concerns about the professionalization of the military and its removal from civilian governance. The law grants the military authority to participate in civilian governance and appoint serving military officers to key state institutions, challenging global norms of military professionalism and civilian supremacy. This move risks eroding the military's expertise, corporate identity, and...

Japan's Nikkei plunged over 7% due to concerns about Trump's tariffs following a nearly $5tn loss in global stock markets last week. The US market suffered significantly, with the S&P 500 experiencing its largest weekly decline since March 2020 and the Nasdaq Composite entering bear market territory after dropping over 20% from its December peak. Full Article

The article discusses the issue of victim-blaming in cases of theft, scams, and sexual offenses, focusing on a recent incident involving lawyer Chia Boon Teck's comments on a rape case. While the accused should be able to defend themselves, victim-blaming can have negative consequences and discourage victims, especially women, from reporting sexual assaults. The Law Society asked Mr. Chia to resign, and even Minister K Shanmugam stated that victim-blaming has no place in society. Despite...