The rise of China threatens the current status quo
China has started to conquer the world in its own way, by dishing out commercial projects across the globe. But some are saying China's way of doing things is showing undeniable…
Can Japan fill the vacuum left by the USA in the Asean region?
When Donald Trump on January 2017, announced that he was withdrawing from the global mega-deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), it gave room for others to fill where the…
Bollywood movie, Padmaavat banned in Malaysia over fear of religious unrest
The Malaysian film censorship board decided not to allow the screening of the much criticised Indian movie, Padmaavat, placing it in the "not approved list" which essentially means banned. It…
Singapore’s Government Embroiled In Domestic Crisis Management: Michael Barr
By: Michael D Barr, Flinders University 2017 was a horrible year for Singapore’s government — and for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in particular. It began with an open and…
Malaysia on tit-for-tat slippery and oily war path versus EU on palm oil ban
Malaysian Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong today launched scathing remarks against the European Union (EU), in a tit-for-tat battle against the EU ban of Malaysian…
Singapore’s Democracy Ratings Dip, EIU Report
The yearly Democracy Index was released yesterday by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Singapore’s rating dipped from 6.38 for 2016 to 6.32 for 2017. This reflects a worldwide dip in…
3 key quotes from Trump’s first State of the Union, explained
Steven Pressman, Colorado State University; Greg Wright, University of California, Merced, and Stephanie L. Canizales, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Editor’s note: President…
Kangaroo Knocks Cyclist off Bike on Australia Day
On Friday, January 26, which also happens to be Australia Day, a kangaroo suddenly jumped from the bush and knocked a cyclist over, causing the cyclist to fall from her…
Zara sells Indian lungi-style skirt for whopping S$129
Galician fast fashion retailer Zara is selling an Indian lungi-style skirt for £69.99 British pounds or approximately S$129. The garment, which is described as a "check mini skirt", bears a…
Frozen Human Feces Falls From Airplane Onto Indian Village
A frozen chunk weighing 10 to 12 kilograms fell on the village of Fazlipur Badli in Haraya, one of India’s northern states last week. The chunk, which understandably surprised villagers,…