Oct 28, 2025 I recently learned that during the latest round of ASEAN summitry in Malaysia, U.S. President Donald Trump made new deals in Southeast Asia. One of the key highlights was the signing of the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords” between Thailand and Cambodia, along with sectoral pacts with various
Oct 27, 2025 I recently came across an interesting article that discussed the net worth needed to be in the top 1% at the age of 40 in Singapore. The article mentioned that you would need around $4.0 million to achieve this status. It’s a thought-provoking concept, especially considering that
Oct 26, 2025 Today, I came across some interesting updates from The Stonkstack, Compound With AI, and Danny D. Leybzon. The Stonkstack shared a post on “How to Read an Annual Report,” offering insights on understanding financial reports. Compound With AI provided a prompt for analyzing stocks quickly using Gemini
Oct 25, 2025 I recently came across news about a new book that outlines a future U.S. strategy roadmap for a more multipolar world, moving beyond the focus of President Trump’s second term. The book, titled “First Among Equals: U.S. Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World” by scholar Emma Ashford,
Oct 24, 2025 I recently learned about the arrest of 30 individuals, including NBA players and coaches, across 11 states in two separate criminal schemes related to illegal sports betting. One of the indictments charged six defendants with a fraud scheme involving the betting on nonpublic information about NBA athletes
Oct 23, 2025 I heard that Supreme Energy is building a second geothermal plant in West Sumatra, expected to start operating in October 2027. Singapore leads in smart grid development in ASEAN with significant spending on digital grids. Tax insurance placements in non-M&A contexts in the APAC region rose to
Oct 22, 2025 I recently came across news about the potential Argentina bailout facing challenges due to the country’s fiscal issues outweighing monetary interventions. Despite the U.S. Treasury’s support for the peso, high borrowing costs and exchange rate concerns persist, hindering the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy. A credit
Oct 21, 2025 In the latest news, discussions are underway regarding a new submarine cable framework development at the ASEAN ministerial meetings. The focus is on the geopolitical buildup leading to upcoming summitry, with additional topics including a China fighter jet deal, BRICS membership inroads, semiconductor deals, rare earth controls,
Oct 20, 2025 I recently learned about the state of tech jobs in California, specifically in Silicon Valley. Despite the AI boom driving significant investments in the tech industry, there has been a noticeable decline in employment in the region. Tech job growth has slowed down, with over 90,000 jobs
Oct 18, 2025 I recently came across news discussing a new book that explores the geoeconomic landscape in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. The book draws insights from armed groups and ex-intelligence officials to provide a comprehensive view of major power engagement in the region. It highlights the challenges