Dec 22, 2025 I recently heard that Singapore’s property market outlook for 2026 is expected to experience what’s called a “soft landing.” Despite a significant pipeline of new housing supply putting some pressure on prices, this is being offset to some extent by lower mortgage benchmarks. As a result, price
Dec 21, 2025 I just heard about a serious cybersecurity breach at Amazon, where a North Korean infiltrator managed to embed themselves within the company’s IT department. This individual was hired through normal remote recruitment channels, falsely claiming to be based in the U.S. What tipped off investigators was an
Dec 21, 2025 Email 1 Summary: – JPMorgan is accused in a lawsuit of conducting ‘fake’ interviews targeting Black candidates, reflecting a long-standing pattern of systemic racial discrimination. – The EEOC chair is encouraging White men to file bias charges amid expectations of rising “reverse discrimination” claims; HR professionals should
Dec 21, 2025 Summary: As of December 2025, the Singapore property market shows robust activity across multiple segments. Yoma Strategic continues to deliver strong earnings in property development. Buyers are encouraged to secure family financial support before entering the private property market. Profitable resale transactions, such as the Leonie Towers
Dec 20, 2025 HR Daily Insight Harnessing Automation, Data, and Employee Empowerment for Strategic HR Leadership Date: June 2024 In a business environment marked by rapid change and increasing complexity, human resources is evolving from a traditionally administrative function into a strategic powerhouse. The integration of automation, advanced data analytics,
Dec 20, 2025 HR Insights Daily: Elevating HR Through Data Mastery, Strategic Partnerships, and Automation Date: December 20, 2025 Dear HR Professionals, In an era where agility and precision define organizational success, human resource management is undergoing transformative change. Today’s newsletter delves into three critical themes driving this evolution: harnessing
Dec 20, 2025 Email 1 Summary: Subject: How to Spot Burnout Before the Damage is Done This newsletter episode from HRMorning features a concise 2-minute video on identifying and addressing employee burnout early. It highlights the importance of employee upskilling to maintain human relevance amid AI advancements, noting that employees
Dec 20, 2025 Summary: Recent developments in Singapore’s property market as of December 2025 reveal a mix of challenges and opportunities. A legal issue involving alleged embezzlement of maintenance fees in four condominiums may affect their reputation and management stability. Despite a dip in transaction volumes, residential property activity continues,
Dec 20, 2025 Email 1: Subject: Risky Bulletin: Belarus Deploys Spyware on Journalists’ Phones Summary: Belarusian authorities are installing spyware called ResidentBat on journalists’ smartphones during police interrogations. This malware can access calls, microphone, messages, and local files. The spyware infrastructure appeared in 2021 amid protests, and while used by
Dec 20, 2025 Subject: How drug companies profit by inventing diseases Sender: newsletter@kevinmd.com Summary: – Direct-to-consumer drug advertising expands diagnostic categories, prioritizing profit over patient health. – GLP-1 medications, prescribed based on metabolic conditions rather than BMI, can transform health outcomes and should be more equitably accessible. – The process