Several middle-earth countries, including Singapore, are preparing for the impact of a potential trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s policies towards China. In his latest budget speech in parliament, Singapore’s Prime Minister (PM), Laurence Wong, stated that Singapore has prepared itself to face the consequences of rising global tensions. Wong emphasized that Singapore’s…
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a $5 million “Gold Card” as a new pathway to American citizenship. This proposal aims to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa program, which allows foreign nationals to obtain U.S. permanent residency by making significant investments that create or preserve American jobs. In a recent statement…
Two Key Inflation Indicators Show Significant Increases: CPI and PPI Rise Amid Economic Shifts. The two primary indicators of inflation in the United States—the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI)—have shown significant year-over-year increases of 3% and 3.5%, respectively. These rises highlight ongoing inflationary pressures in the economy. Housing costs continue…
A photo of a BRICS currency replica has gone viral on social media, capturing global attention. The image, taken at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, shows Russian President Vladimir Putin holding a replica of the proposed BRICS banknote. The design of the banknote features the flags of the five founding BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India,…
The video cassette rental business continues to show promise in the United States, even in the age of streaming. Take, for example, the video rental store opened by Si Noval in Los Angeles in 1999. At the time, there were thousands of similar video rental stores across the country. Today, Si Noval’s store stands as…
The Impact of U.S. Budget Efficiency Under Donald Trump. The new U.S. government has embraced the spirit of budget efficiency, according to analysts. However, this is not the first time a new administration has promised to cut spending. America’s third president, Thomas Jefferson, set an early precedent in the 19th century by reducing the budget…
Russia Offers Rare Earth Minerals to the United States Amid Growing Demand . Russia has proposed supplying rare earth minerals to the United States, a resource that has recently caught the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia possesses significant deposits of these valuable metals and is open to negotiating…
Defense Secretary Pete Hexet dismissed questions regarding the recent dismissal of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. C.J. Brown, while welcoming Saudi Defense Minister Khalid Bin Salman. During their meeting, Hexet defended the decision to remove the top uniformed defense lawyers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The discussions between Hexet and…
The Rise of Job-Hopping Among Gen Z After nearly a year as an accountant at a logistics company, Huyen My knew it was time for a change. The 27-year-old from Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan District has never stayed at any company for more than two years since graduating. She believes that this period is enough to…