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Singapore’s Traditional Coffee Roasters Need Saving

Singapore is sought after by tourists for a number of things and there are some amazing tourist hotspots. This multicultural city-state is often described as a melting pot made up of the cultures and traditions of different communities. This has paved the way for amazing diversity in art, media, and cuisine. However, not many are ...

Max Lu

Coffee cup on vintage wooden table with beans.

Incredible Macro Photos of Singapore’s Mirror Spider

The macro images of mirror spiders shot by a photographer named Nicky Bay have received rave reviews online. For a majority of people, the mention of spiders conjures up visuals of a fearsome and ugly-looking insect, known for making webs. It is true that some spiders are not visually appealing and in fact, look deadly. ...

Max Lu

A mirror spider sitting on a leaf.

Purple: Travel Our Enchanting Planet by Uplifting Color

Purple is the most powerful visible wavelength of electromagnetic energy. It is a color often associated with royalty, spirituality, luxury, and creativity. Wagner must have recognized purple inspires creativity, as he composed his greatest works in a room with purple draperies. Purple is known to create a balance of awareness and peace. When I think ...

Jessica Kneipp

A lilac breasted roller.

The Singaporean Who Worked as a Chinese Spy in America

A Singapore national recently pleaded guilty to charges of operating illegally as a foreign agent in the U.S. Yeo Jun Wei Dickson, a former student from the National University of Singapore (NUS), apparently acted on behalf of Chinese intelligence as a Chinese spy to collect sensitive information about the American government and military. Recruitment and ...

Jack Roberts

F-35 jets.

Singapore Sees Biggest Retail Sales Decline in Two Decades

In Southeast Asia, Singapore is the most affected by the CCP coronavirus outbreak. The country has recorded more than 25,000 cases of infections. The lockdown and other measures have had a chilling effect on one of the most prosperous societies in the region. This can be ascertained by the fact that Singapore’s retail sales for ...

Max Lu

Singapore.

How Vietnam Succeeded in Taming the CCP Virus

Vietnam shares a 1,280-kilometer border with China. With the CPP coronavirus running rampant in the neighboring country, you would expect Vietnam to also suffer heavily. But surprisingly, Vietnam has only recorded about 270 cases of infection, that too with zero deaths. So how has a country with minimal resources succeeded in restricting the epidemic when ...

Max Lu

A busy street in Vietnam.

When Banning Fake News Is Even More Dangerous Than Fake News

Singapore has proposed a fake news bill that, if passed, could severely curtail free speech in the region. People with opinions that differ from the government can be monitored, arrested, and convicted on security grounds, thereby limiting political activism. Fake news bill The proposed law was introduced in the parliament on April 1 and seeks to ...

Max Lu

Singapore.

Thousands of Singaporeans Shocked as HIV Status Leaked Online

In one of the worst cases of a data breach in Singapore, the HIV status of around 14,200 people has been leaked online. The list includes data from about 5,400 natives and 8,800 foreigners. Data leak of HIV status “We have worked with the relevant parties to disable access to the information. We are sorry ...

Armin Auctor

HIV data leaked online.

Singapore Activist Jolovan Wham Found Guilty for Not Having Permit

Human rights activist Jolovan Wham from Singapore has been convicted by a local court for organizing a public assembly without getting the necessary permit and refusing to sign a police statement. The sentencing is expected to take place in late January 2019. The conviction of Jolovan Wham Jolovan Wham has been very vocal against the ...

Nspirement Staff