As one of the top 10 countries most interested in Bitcoin (BTC), February 5 must have been a tumultuous day for many Singaporeans. Plummeting over 60% from its peak in less than 2 months, the Bitcoin craze sent chills down the spine of its investors. Perhaps it is time to revisit the nature of Bitcoin
It’s going to be the Chinese Year of Pig! This year, the first day of the Chinese New Year falls on Tuesday, February 5. Traditionally, the Chinese New Year is celebrated over 15 days. The festivities begin on the eve of Chinese New Year, when families gather together for the annual reunion dinner. The next
The story of the brilliant and multi-talented Fan Li is a remarkable one, and one that is rarely found in ancient Chinese history. Fan Li, who lived during the tumultuous Spring and Autumn Period, initially served as a talented strategist and minister to King Goujian of Yue (越王勾践). After helping King Goujian rebuild his kingdom,
By G. Kalyan Kumar Singapore’s proposed hike of the goods and services tax (GST) from 7 to 9 percent after a surplus budget has baffled many. For the 2017 financial year, Singapore posted a net surplus of S$9.6 billion that was above the estimated S$1.9 billion. It was the biggest surplus in recent times. In
We live in an age that touts “survival of the fittest” – only those who are defensive and will fight for their own interests can thrive in our impersonal, urbanised societies. Yet in 2013, University of Pennsylvania biologists Alexander Stewart and Joshua Plotkin discovered that this mindset is unsustainable for society. By applying the Prisoner’s
The late Spring and Autumn Period of the Zhou Dynasty was marked by turbulence and a degradation of moral values. Unlike the virtuous rule of their predecessors, the rulers of the various states were motivated by personal self-interest and selfish desires. Relationships broke down, and the states fought amongst each other. It was during this
Tower Club’s Straits Bar re-opened its doors on 27 January 2018, the Club’s 21st birthday, following renovations to revamp its interior and attract additional members. Located on the penthouse level, it has a breath-taking view of the South China Sea and emanates an atmosphere perfect for both social and business entertainment. The revamped, multi-functional space
By Vibrant Dot Staff Ancient China witnessed many talented and upright historic figures, who brought great changes to their time and became role models in Chinese culture. But many of them would not have achieved this without the upbringing they received from their mothers. These mothers were more than loving caregivers, but were also their
“We lost our dear son over seven years ago at the age of 26 after suffering for many years with manic depression,” Mr Chow Yen Lu shared at his TEDx Talk at St Joseph’s Institution in August 2017. “It was a very dark and difficult time for us, my wife and I. His passing on
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