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3 Expenses and the Shares it Takes to Cover Them (Singapore Edition)
I love free things and you most likely do too. Most of us, on a month-to-month basis would surely incur these 3 expenses. Let me know if you don’t as I would like to know what planet you live in. (Living with parents is not counted) Phone & Broadband Groceries Electricity Now flip it. What if a basket of SGX dividend payers quietly covered those bills for you instead? I ran the maths on 3 companies most of us already deal with every week and results are oddly satisfying.
Singapore REITs in 2026: A year for selective optimism
Bryan Tan and Shanon Tang Fri, Mar 20, 2026 • 10:10 AM GMT+08 • • 8 min read Retail REITs, such as Frasers Centrepoint Trust, which owns suburban malls such as Waterway Point, have shown stability, while healthcare and data centre REITs are viewed as defensive / Photo: Albert Chua of The Edge Singapore Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
100 Normative Gait Profiles with 5-year fall tracking: Benchmark Dataset for Southeast Asian Movement Science
Abstract Gait assessment is fundamental for the evaluation of mobility. The 10-meter walk test is an established measure of gait speed, yet its simplicity in administration contrasts with the substantial wealth of biomechanical information that is unreported when it is conducted in a conventional manner. Integrating motion capture technology into the 10-meter walk test elevates gait assessment into a high-definition, granular analysis.
5 stocks that crashed this week after reporting earnings and I hold ALL of them. Here’s what’s I’m doing. *Loser Alert*
I’m not immune to the sell-offs in the market and like any vested investor, nothing sucks more than waking up in the morning to see a stock I own go down by 20%. Unfortunately for me, I had to experience this at least 5 times this week as most of my holdings traded down significantly. Here are 5 stocks that all crashed after reporting earnings, and guess what, I hold a position in ALL of them. Here’s what happened and what I’m doing about it.
Patient‐Centred Web‐Based Information on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Quality and Readability
1 Introduction Head and neck cancer describes malignancies arising in the tissues of the head and neck region, with over 90% classified as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) (Argiris et al. 2008). HNSCC is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, with an estimated annual mortality of 450,000. It predominantly affects males (Sung et al. 2021).
$550K Prize Pool Announced for Hedera Hello Future Hackathon’s Bold New Trilogy
$550K Prize Pool Announced for Hedera Hello Future Hackathon’s Bold New Trilogy Hello Future Hackathon Trilogy Chapter 1: Origins The Hello Future Hackathon returns, bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever before with $550K in prizes across three chapters of real-world innovation. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Hello Future Hackathon returns bigger, bolder, with greater ambition than ever before.
Cooling the heat: Practical strategies for data centre disputes
Data centres are the backbone of the digital economy, supporting everything from cloud services to critical infrastructure. When problems arise, the impact can cascade far beyond the immediate parties, disrupting entire ecosystems. These can result in claims above $10 million for direct and consequential damages. With global data centre capex expected to surge from $434 billion in 2024 to $1.1 trillion by 2029, the scale and stakes are only growing.
Navigating global privacy and AI regulations: Key insights for multinational organizations
Multinational organizations are facing an increasingly complex landscape of global privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Recent developments highlight the need for companies to stay informed about evolving legal requirements, particularly as governments introduce new frameworks to address data protection, AI governance, and cross-border data transfers.
AngelHack Unveils New Brand Identity to Empower the Next Generation of Developers Worldwide
AngelHack Unveils New Brand Identity to Empower the Next Generation of Developers Worldwide AngelHack is here to provide more opportunities, greater access to resources, and to support businesses and developers globally in building more impactful and faster innovations. AngelHack doubles down on its mission to foster global innovation, launching the AngelHack Alliance to unite and support developer communities across the globe.
Singapore bolsters digital resilience with new guidelines for data centres and cloud services
Key takeaways Advisory guidelines for cloud services and data centres aim to enhance the resilience and security of their services and minimise disruptions The guidelines recommend measures based on existing international and industry standards and lessons from past incidents The guidelines complement other efforts to minimise the impact of cyberattacks and disruptions including the upcoming Digital Infrastructure Act Singapore has introduced new advisory guidelines aimed at minimising...
Singapore to establish new single payments entity
Key takeaways A new entity will be set up to consolidate the administration and governance of Singapore’s national payment schemes, enhancing coordination and innovation in the payments sector. The new entity will be governed by senior representatives from MAS and the financial services industry and collaborate with MAS on the development of Singapore’s national payments strategy.
Did Dogecoin (DOGE) go to the Moon without you? Here are 3 reasons why it 3x in the past month. Original
Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged more than 3x since the start of the year, leaving many wondering: “Did the rocket ship take off without me?” While I don’t have a secret crystal ball, after doing some research, I felt compelled to take a small position (and I have). Without further ado, let’s explore three reasons why Dogecoin has exploded over the past month, along with how I’m approaching what I consider the meme coin of the season.
Exploring the role of the built environment and psychosocial mediators on knee function in knee osteoarthritis patients in Singapore: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Objectives (1) To examine if a more accessible built environment (BE) is significantly associated with better knee function outcomes in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. (2) To assess if the relationship between BE and knee function is mediated by fear of movement and self-efficacy. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Two tertiary hospitals in Singapore. Participants 212 knee OA patients (mean: 63.81±8.27 years old), majority female (69.8%).
Silver win spurs teen on
TO the outside world, he may seem like a typical teenager, but Thew Sean Schoen’s depth of thought belies his appearance. With a passion for philosophy, the 17-year-old often devotes time to exploring the essence of the world around him. Aside from burying his head in books that fill his “huge shelf”, Sean Schoen writes philosophical articles and shares them with his peers for review. “Philosophy means more than just thinking. It’s a study where you attempt to question everything around you.
Will AI End the Brief History of Humankind?
Yuval Noah Harari, the author of “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind,” wrote another masterpiece Yuval Noah Harari is easily one of my favorite authors. His book, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, fundamentally changed how I look at history and some of the most fundamental concepts in civilizations, such as money and nations. Yuval does it again in his new book — Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI.
AI explained: AI and the Singapore medical landscape
Click here to watch the video AI is revolutionizing patient care, diagnostics and operational efficiency, streamlining hospital operations and improving health outcomes. From interpreting medical images to predicting patient loads and optimizing resource allocation, AI is proving to be a powerful tool or improving health care delivery.
Expanding the territorial scope of Singapore digital asset regulation - MAS consults on new rules
Key takeaways Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation paper outlining new licensing framework for ‘digital token service providers’ (DTSPs) DTSP framework will supplement existing Singapore regulatory frameworks by expanding the scope of regulation to Singapore corporations and individuals or partnerships with a presence in Singapore that provide ‘digital token’ (DT) services outside Singapore DTSPs will need to seek a licence from the MAS, comply with a range of...
When Is It Too Late to Change?
Never, with one exception Bryan Tan · Follow Published in Crow’s Feet · 4 min read · -- Now, make changes even though they are so scary. Otherwise, it will be too late. Photo by Simon Berger on Unsplash After working as a lawyer for ten years, I want to return to school and pursue a master's degree. I'm 32 now. Is it too late? In this story, I want to explore the subject of change and boldly conclude that there will be a time when it's too late.
Cellini Jewelers: NYC, The City That Never Sleeps | Revolution Top Retailers
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> Established in 1977, Cellini continues to uphold its legacy of unparalleled luxury, reaffirming its status as the premier jeweler and purveyor of haute horlogerie in North America—a realization of founder Leon Adams’ vision. At its inception, Cellini partnered with Audemars Piguet and Omega, offering both quartz and mechanical watches.
My 5 All-Time Favorite A. Lange & Söhne Timepieces
Stay in the loop, get updated with the latest. Your email address*: Email /* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> With 2024 marking what would have been Walter Lange’s 100th birthday, Constant seizes the occasion to share five of his all-time favorite watches from A.Lange & Söhne.
Cellini Jewelers: Leon Adams, The Horological Trendspotter | Revolution Top Retailers
Stay in the loop, get updated with the latest. Your email address*: Email /* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> Established in 1977, Cellini continues to uphold its legacy of unparalleled luxury, reaffirming its status as the premier jeweler and purveyor of haute horlogerie in North America—a realization of founder Leon Adams’ vision. At its inception, Cellini partnered with Audemars Piguet and Omega, offering both quartz and mechanical watches.
Last of the Monolith: Frederique Constant × Revolution Slimline Monolithic Manufacture FP(G) 'The Last Airbender'
Revolution’s second collaboration with Frederique Constant revisits the groundbreaking Slimline Monolithic Manufacture, featuring the brand’s signature high-beat silicon oscillator innovation, proudly displayed dial-side in an aperture-style cutout.
Bulova’s 150 years of history
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> Founded in 1875, Bulova has established a reputation of excellence, innovation and ingenuity in timekeeping. From its humble beginnings in New York City, the brand has remained a steady presence within the realm of horology. Through the dawn of flight, the tumult of war and a race to the stars, the brand has championed technological advancements and solidified its legacy in the history of timekeeping.
Gregory Kissling Appointed CEO of Breguet
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> The House of Breguet has announced the appointment of Gregory Kissling as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2024. Under the leadership of Marc Hayek, President of Breguet, this significant appointment is set to usher in a new chapter for the venerable watchmaking maison.
Inside the NOMOS Glashütte Forum — And Discovering The New Tangente 2date
When you’ve spent as much time in and around a company as I have with NOMOS Glashütte, you’re often able to predict what’s coming. However, brands rarely reward your foresight with an immediate response. Instead, they often take several more product release cycles than seems necessary to unveil the model you always believed would plug whatever gap you’d identified in their collection. In recent times, I’ve had a lot of success at predicting what NOMOS in particular would eventually do.
24Ours with Zedd: an exclusive first look into the music producer's collection
Even if you’re not familiar with his stage name, you’ve definitely heard Zedd’s music. The multi-platinum music producer and DJ, born Anton Zaslavski, has been a fixture in the world of electronic dance music (EDM) and pop culture for over a decade. A staple on the airwaves, his sound is defined by vibrant melodies, sharp production, and an undeniable sense of joy.
Accutron Astronaut “T” with True GMT Function and Available in Titanium
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> A Quantum Leap in Timekeeping In 1960, Bulova unveiled the world’s first fully electronic watch at the prestigious World’s Watchmaking Fair in Basel, Switzerland. This groundbreaking timepiece harnessed a 360-Hertz tuning fork, driven by a single-transistor electronic oscillator, to regulate its timekeeping functions – a stark departure from the traditional balance wheel mechanism.
The GPHG 2024 Watches Are Now On Their World Tour: Here’s Where to View Them
The 2024 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) commenced its world tour on 28 September at Christie’s new Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. Situated on the sixth floor of The Henderson building, the event marked the GPHG’s first partnership with the renowned auction house, offering a unique opportunity to view 90 of the world’s most exquisite timepieces.
Traveling with My 65-year-old Parents
The half circle of life Bryan Tan · Follow Published in Crow’s Feet · 4 min read · -- Photo by Katarzyna Grabowska on Unsplash Growing up, my parents brought me on their vacations. Suddenly, I’m a full-grown man, and my parents are in their 60s. While the parent-son relationship has evolved, we still go on family trips together. Traveling with aging parents is challenging but rewarding — it teaches me once again what family is about. The Turning Wheel I have grown to enjoy adventurous trips.
The Hublot Big Bang Unico Sailing Team Edition is Built for the World’s Most Insane Sailing Race
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> Hublot has announced its latest limited edition, The Big Bang Unico Sailing Team, made in collaboration with world class Swiss sailor Alan Roura. The 42mm automatic chronograph is constructed of a shimmering, black carbon fiber, mirroring the construction of the Hublot Sailing Team IMOCA monohull sailing yacht. But that is not where the similarities end.
Introducing Grail Watch 12: Atelier Wen Perception Tantalum ‘鸿 Hóng’
We’re thrilled to introduce our fourth collaboration with trailblazing Chinese brand Atelier Wen. At a passing glance, the Grail Watch 12: Atelier Wen Perception Tantalum “鸿 Hóng” might seem similar to our past three sold-out collaborations, and in many ways it is. The well-loved Perception integrated bracelet watch returns with the intricate diamond-structured guilloché à main dial of “粹 Cùi,” in the jubilant shade of red found on “喜 Xǐ,” but now with an ace up its sleeve.
Too Scared to Hope?
Will you abandon hope in Andy's circumstances? You are accused of murdering your wife and sentenced to life terms. You are thrown into the worst prison imaginable, abused by your fellow prisoners, and the corrupt warden is doing everything to prevent you from proving your innocence. "Let me tell you something, my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane," Red, your best friend in prison, tells you. Should you listen to your best friend and abandon all hope?
AI explained: Open-source AI
Click here to listen to the audio Reed Smith partners Howard Womersley Smith and Bryan Tan with AI Verify community manager Harish Pillay discuss why transparency and explain-ability in AI solutions are essential, especially for clients who will not accept a “black box” explanation. Subscribers to AI models claiming to be “open source” may be disappointed to learn the model had proprietary material mixed in, which might cause issues.
The 1 Thing to Buy to Make You Happy, says the Nobel Prize Winner
Money can buy happiness, if you know the secret: - To buy happiness, you need to spend it on experience, but not possessions. Experiences result in much longer happiness than material possessions, , proven by the Nobel prize winner Danny Kahneman in his classic Thinking Fast and Slow. When I first got admitted as a lawyer, I bought a Tudor. I spent hours looking into the movement, dials, and bezel of watches. I thought I got the perfect watch with all the researches.
Grail Watch 2.1: Franck Muller Double Sided Rattrapante Chronograph “Arabian Panda"
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> For over 30 years, since I was a young watch nerd in my 20s, one of my grails has been the famous Double Sided Chronograph created by the brilliant Franck Muller. I’ve always loved Muller’s design genius: by putting a second chrono hand on the back of the watch so that you could read three different scales — telemeter, tachymeter and pulsometer — in massive oversized format across the entirety of the caseback with unrivaled clarity.
Explaining AI and copyright in Singapore
As part of our AI explained series, we explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. In this video we focus on the copyright issues in Singapore relating to AI navigating the legal landscape. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to generate a wide range of creative outputs, from music and artwork to literature and software. But who owns the copyright when a machine creates the work? And how can AI avoid infringing on existing copyright?
Alain Delon: Remembering The Cool King of French Cinema
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> Alain Delon, the iconic French actor known for his magnetic screen presence and timeless style, passed away late Sunday night at age 88. Born in 1935, Delon had a prolific career, starring in around 100 films over five decades.
Why The New MicroReg from Horage is Stirring Up a Storm
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> Horage has opened up an interesting new path for real chronometric precision that adapts to the wearer’s environment and wrist movements.
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Collectibles - A Perfect Time Capsule
/* old video component */ ?> /* old video component end */ ?> Jaeger-LeCoultre is a brand with an incredible back catalogue. Not only does the watchmaker’s watchmaker have an incredible archive of over 1,300 calibres, with some 400 patents to its name, but it’s also created some of the most distinctive and recognizable watches that still stand tall today.
The First Timepiece From This Albanian Watch Brand Is A Unique Masterpiece
If there’s anything to know about Albania, it’s a picturesque country in the Balkans with a rich and diverse cultural heritage. The country prides itself on its intricate filigree jewelry that embody the spirit of its ancient culture. Brands such as Artistic Jewellery Pirro is one such ambassador championing Albania’s expertise in this field, by creating high-end jewelry and unique timepieces. To which, Pirro presents its first-ever masterpiece, “Primordial Passion”.
Vacheron Constantin Summons the Seawater and Cliff for Its Latest Métiers d’Art Collection
It has become an annual tradition for Genevan watchmaker Vacheron Constantin to unveil its thematic métiers d’art collection, much to the delight of watch and culture enthusiasts. Eight months into the year, the brand has now revealed its latest creation: the Métiers d’Art Tribute to Traditional Symbol collection – a quartet of watches inspired by the ancient Chinese “Seawater Cliff” motif. It’s not uncommon for watch brands to pay tribute to traditional symbols from various civilizations.
Pulling back the curtains on one of China’s largest movement manufacturers
The world of Chinese watchmaking can often be a misunderstood realm, not least due to language barriers, opaque operations and certain preconceptions about the ‘Made in China’ label. Where you might get access to individual artisans in their workshops, opportunities to step into the world of large-scale suppliers come by way less often. Atelier Wen, the microbrand who’s quickly become the face of Chinese watchmaking, is changing that.
A Peek Into One of China’s Largest Movement Manufacturers
The world of Chinese watchmaking can often be a misunderstood realm, not least due to language barriers, opaque operations and certain preconceptions about the ‘Made in China’ label. Where you might get access to individual artisans in their workshops, opportunities to step into the world of large-scale suppliers come by way less often. Atelier Wen, the microbrand who’s quickly become the face of Chinese watchmaking, is changing that.
Navigating AI’s impact on international trade in Singapore
Welcome to our new series on AI, where we'll explore the key challenges and opportunities within this rapidly evolving landscape. Today, we focus on AI in international trade, particularly in Singapore and the region. As a technology, AI promises to transform international trade by optimizing supply chains, enhancing logistics, and improving market analytics. Understanding AI's impact on trade policies, market dynamics, and ethical considerations is crucial in an increasingly interconnected world.
AI explained: AI and esports
Click here to listen to the audio Can we keep up with AI? Paul Foster, CEO of the Esports Federation, dives into the legal implications of artificial intelligence. Gamers have a unique familiarity with artificial intel. Explore how AI is transforming game design, content creation, brand promotion and much more. Along with entertainment/media lawyer Bryan Tan of Reed Smith’s Singapore office, Foster discusses the unique ways AI is enabling gamers to monetize their skills.
AI explained: AI and advertising in Singapore with Bryan Tan
Click here to watch the video How is AI revolutionizing advertising? By providing real-time insights into consumer behavior, preferences and trends, delivering personalized content, enabling virtual chat bots that improve the customer experience and more. Hear from Reed Smith Singapore-based partner Bryan Tan about the amazing new ways AI is helping businesses present their wares.
The Andersen Genève Celestial Voyager "Sunset over Cappadocia" Version 2 Lifts Off
You know you’ve reached a certain level in watch collecting when you create a business just so you can make bespoke versions of the watches you love. That’s precisely where Singaporean collector Benjamin Chee, founder of Benjamin Chee Haute Horlogerie, is at. In 2019, Chee started BCHH with a mission to collaborate with some of his favourite makers — the latest fruit of this creative partnership is the Celestial Voyager “Sunset over Cappadocia”, Version 2, made with Andersen Genève.
LABEG: The Artist Behind the Most Precious Paper Watches on Earth
“I can draw better than this, I swear,” Gabriel laughs, as he tells me over our video chat. Dressed in a crisp white shirt and seated comfortably in his well-furnished office in Hong Kong, Gabriel Lau, better known as the artist LABEG, tells me about his artistic journey since his unique artistic style took off on social media in the past year. For the last five years, Lau has been producing what he calls “watch art”, which, as the name implies, is artwork about watches.
Breaking News: Rolex Exits Formula 1, LVMH to Invest $150M Annually with TAG Heuer
Formula 1 is reportedly on the brink of a significant sponsorship shift as Rolex, the iconic timekeeper, prepares to conclude its partnership with the sport at the end of the current season. According to a report on Sports Illustrated, Rolex’s emblematic presence on the Grand Prix start clock will see its final appearance this year.
Cartier Hosts Trinity's 100-Year Celebration in Singapore
To mark 100 years of the iconic Trinity, Cartier conjures up an immersive experience that pays homage to the triple-stacked ring. The signature interlocking hoops, each representing the multitudinous forms of love — filial, familial, friendly, marital, infinite, and indefinite — resonate more profoundly than ever today. From July 15th to 23rd at Singapore’s The Arts House, visitors will celebrate the centenary of Trinity through an immersive journey.
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