MAS policies and economic resilience bolster optimism for 2024, despite potential headwindsSINGAPORE: For two consecutive years, the Singapore dollar has outperformed other Asian currencies, and it may achieve a “three-peat” in 2024, according to The Edge Singapore. This optimism stems from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) strategic approach to currency management in its fight …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Navigating change with sharper focus on work, identity, and genuine connections2023 is behind us, and 2024 has arrived—a year that promises both challenges and transformation. With global and regional uncertainties mounting, RICE Media is reexamining its role in Singapore’s dynamic media ecosystem.We’ve never been about hard news or viral aggregation. Instead, since 2017, our mission …
Competitive pricing and new launches may temper further growth in the housing marketSINGAPORE: Private home prices in Singapore rose by 6.7% in 2023, a slower pace compared to 8.6% in 2022 and 10.6% in 2021. The trend marks a gradual stabilization after a pandemic-driven property surge, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) flash estimates …
Knife attack at Akihabara Station disrupts busy Yamanote LineTOKYO: A knife attack aboard a train at Tokyo's Akihabara Station on Wednesday (Jan 3) left three men injured and hospitalized, according to Japanese police.The incident occurred just before 11:00 pm local time on the Yamanote loop line, one of Tokyo’s busiest transport routes. Police were alerted …
The end of an era as heritage gives way to housing developmentAbove The Grandstand shopping mall, a frozen clock tower casts its shadow over faded signs and weathered poles surrounding empty football fields. This defunct timepiece encapsulates the atmosphere of Turf City—a place in Bukit Timah seemingly trapped in time. But change is imminent.By December …
New research highlights the alarming loss of biodiversity over two centuriesSINGAPORE: A recent study has found that approximately 37% of Singapore’s plant and animal species have gone extinct in the last 200 years, primarily due to deforestation. This research sheds light on the country's long-term biodiversity loss, revealing significant challenges for conservation efforts.“Singapore has lost …
Renewed US focus on Pacific airfields sparks regional concerns over maritime securityBEIJING: China’s defense ministry on Thursday (Dec 28) called for heightened vigilance across the Asia-Pacific as the United States ramps up its forward military presence in the region. This follows reports of a US plan to reactivate a Pacific airfield with historic ties to …
Key steps to help expats land a job and ensure financial stability in Singapore.SINGAPORE: Singapore has witnessed a significant 13.1% rise in its expat population, growing from 1.56 million in June 2022 to 1.77 million in June 2023, according to MoneySmart. This growth highlights the city-state’s growing appeal as a destination for expats, driven by …
From heartbreak to healing: How one woman found peace, purpose, and a renewed connection with her sonIn 2019, Amy Kang, a 48-year-old mother, made the life-altering decision to end her 14-year marriage. The divorce, though mutual, marked the culmination of years of emotional distance and unresolved conflicts in their Buangkok HDB flat. Conversations between Amy …
With growing international investments, China turns to private security firms to safeguard its interests in unstable regions.In 2017, the Chinese blockbuster Wolf Warrior 2 captured audiences with its patriotic fervor, showcasing a lone Chinese hero taking on foreign mercenaries to protect his people. The film not only broke box office records but also popularized "wolf-warrior …
Enjoy Unlimited Digital Access
Read trusted, award-winning journalism.
Just $2 for 6 months.
Already a subscriber? Log in
