#singaporean billionaires

[iwan1979]

There were more billionaires from Singapore who made the Forbes 2023 World's Billionaires List. See who made it.

[incorrectbatfam]

Batfam’s Father’s Day plans

(also on Ao3)

"Morning, Bruce."

The way Stephanie says that instantly makes him look up. She traces her socked toe on the right angles of the tile, looking down. 

"Morning, Steph." Bruce puts his coffee down. "Something wrong?"

"Huh?" She perks up in realization. "No, not at all. I actually just have something for you. I stopped by Walgreens on patrol last night 'cause I ran out of antiseptic, and I saw something that reminded me of you." 

She hands him a dark blue greeting card with a cartoon fruit bat and Comic Sans text reading: You drive me batty, but I love you.

"Get it? 'Cause it's a bat, and you're the Batman." She scratches the back of her neck. "Not trying to make it weird or anything, you're just a cool mentor and whatnot. But also, it's nice to have someone who you can mess around with. My old man was always talking business even when he was at home—you kinda do that too, but in a good way 'cause anything's better than being a D-list villain, y'know. Plus, unlike him, you're working on striking a balance. Sometimes you even have a sense of humor." She chuckles awkwardly. "Anyway, I'm going on a jog. Text me if you need anything." 

Before he processes her rambling, she grabs a granola bar and races out the door. He opens the card and out falls out a handful of purple confetti plus an ever-rare two-dollar bill. Smiling, he brushes the confetti up and puts it in his shirt pocket. 

Bruce checks his watch. Everyone else is already out, except for Cass. She was out late last night on that Clayface mission, but even she should be up by this time. He fixes her a bowl of cereal with the package instructions and brings it upstairs. 

"Cass?" He knocks. "Are you up yet? It's past 9:30."

He hears the duvet crunch like a candy wrapper as she shuffles around. A moment later, the door swings open as a messy-haired Cass yawns. 

"I'll leave this up here for you," he says, putting the bowl on the dresser. "Any big plans today?"

She shakes her head. "Write reports. And relax."

"Well, you deserve a break. Great job on the stakeout, Princess." He plants a quick kiss on her forehead. 

"Love," she says.

"Huh?"

"Favorite thing you do. Love."

He laughs softly. "I try. Now go get dressed."

The rest of the day goes by like any other. Despite it being Sunday, he still has a meeting scheduled with some Singaporean investors on their timezone. By eleven, he and some other executives are gathered around the long conference table as the video call drones on, and it's not until over an hour later that they're finally let out. Bruce loosens his tie and Tim does the same, sighing in relief and exhaustion. 

Bruce asks, "Did you have lunch yet?"

"Oh, I forgot that's a thing," Tim says, stretching. "Hey, remember that ice cream place on 32nd?"

"You want ice cream for lunch?"

"I'd break your no killing rule for their M&M cookie sundae, okay?" he says. "Besides, remember when you took my friends and I there even though we massively bombed our first off-world fight? I might still be a massive perfectionist but that made me get a little more comfortable with failing. Anyway, I thought it'd be cool to stroll down memory lane—and have junk food as a meal without Alfred knowing. Unless you're busy, which I totally get."

"Not at all," Bruce replies, putting an arm around Tim's shoulders. "Duke and Damian will be at the arcade all day and I don't have any urgent side business." 

And so, instead of calling Alfred for a ride, they journey through the Gotham subways with Tim's camera capturing the Grammy-worthy saga of a billionaire CEO battling a common turnstyle. They get a few side-glances in the sparse train car, but besides a teenager asking for Tim's autograph, the civilians leave them alone. Pretty soon, they're at a 1950s-themed ice cream parlor, where the waitress slides their orders down the long chromium bar. 

"Why do they call it a banana split?" Bruce asks, grabbing the cocoa powder shaker. 

Tim pauses mid-bite of his cookie. "...Because they split the banana in half?"

"Really?"

He moves the whipped cream aside to reveal the cut banana in Bruce's dish. 

"How would it sound if I said I never noticed that?"

He smirks. "That's why I'm the brains of this operation."

"Indeed you are." Bruce ruffles his hair. "Though this head of yours could use some shampoo." 

"Will saying I love you get me a free pass out of it?"

"No." He laughs. "But I love you too, son."

Alfred catches on to their little dessert escapade and picks them up from the parlor, though not without commenting on the strawberry stain on Bruce's jacket. As Tim plugs his music into the car, Bruce takes the time to listen to the voicemails he got during their lunch break. 

"Hiya Bruce," Clark's voice plays. "I hope today's going swell for you. I just want you to know that I'm glad I can call you my pard'ner." Bruce snickers at the country twang.

Next is Diana. "Bruce, I apologize if I must keep this brief since I have a curator's convention today. However, I wish to tell you that you are an invaluable teammate and even more remarkable friend."

"Hey Batman, I gave you a shoutout to the Central City press for your help taking down Weather Wizard," Barry says. "Also, thanks for letting me borrow your communicator. I can always count on you to be overprepared. Have a good one!"

"Bats, tell your kid to quit taking my yogurt from the fridge." Ah, good old Hal. "Also, today's all about guys like you, so... yeah. I admit, you could be worse." 

Finally, there's one from Zatanna. "Afternoon, Bruce! I'd tell you in person if I wasn't caught up in Kahndaq, but I hope today is extra special for you. I know how much the birds mean to you, and I know they're gonna treat you well."

(There's also one from Ollie, but he's just asking if he can use the communicator after Barry. In the background, Dinah is is clearly ordering food.) 

After dropping Tim and Alfred home and switching to a more discreet vehicle, Bruce makes his way to pick two of his other kids up from the arcade. 

"Did you guys have fun?" Bruce asks as they climb in.

"We decimated every game," Damian says, "and won you the finest specimen as a trophy."

He plops a five-foot Snorlax into the front seat and buckles the seatbelt.

"This is for me?" Bruce asks. 

"Tt, who else would it be for?"

"I didn't win as many tickets," Duke says, "but I also got you a spider ring and a Chinese finger trap." He puts them in the cupholder.

"Why are you giving me all your prizes?"

"Again, who else would we give them to?" Damian asks.

Duke says, "I think what he means is that you do a lot for us, so this is a thanks from us."

As silly as it might seem, Bruce is genuinely touched. 

Pre-patrol dinner is a quiet affair, with Kate stopping by because she apparently forgot to go grocery shopping. She takes a fingerling potato off his plate. 

"Um, you're welcome?" he says. 

"Bruce, we're family. It's what we do." She takes a bite. 

He takes a piece of asparagus from her. "I wish all of us were here, though. Too bad Dick and Jason have that Penguin stakeout. Hopefully they're being safe."

"Even if things go wrong, they were taught by the best. You should trust them more." Selina gets up and places a peck on his cheek before going to get a drink. 

"I do," he mumbles into his meal. "It's the world I don't trust." 

As he puts on his cowl, he asks Barbara for an update on the evening. So far, Duke is handling a carjacking, the girls are preoccupied with a strip mall hostage situation, Damian is patrolling Metropolis with Jon, and Kate is kicking off her shift with a car chase against Two-Face. Tim and Selina are staying back to catch up on some overdue reports, but other than that, the cave is quiet. 

"Before you go," Barbara says, "my dad was cleaning out the attic and found something you might like."

From her bag, she pulls out a blue mug that says: World's Okayest Dad.

"My brother got it for him a long time ago, but... you know. It's all yours now, if you want it." 

He takes it, running his thumb along the words. 

"It suits you," she says before turning back to relay something to Stephanie. 

The route laid out for him tonight gives him the perfect opportunity to swing by and check on two of his boys. He lands on the rooftop silently, where Nightwing and Red Hood have already set up camp. Evidently, they don't notice him as they keep going with their conversation.

"Did you get dropped on your head as a baby?" Jason asks. "Sour cream and Greek yogurt are not the same thing."

"They totally are, change my mind." Dick glances through his binoculars. "No sign of Cobblepot yet."

A moment goes by as Jason not-so-covertly steals some of his brother's patrol snacks. 

"So how'd family therapy go yesterday?" Jason asks. "Did the old bat finally show an emotion?"

"It was pretty insightful, at least on my part." Dick lowers his binoculars. "I think I realized where Bruce's persistence comes from. It's annoying as hell, but I think that's how he maintains hope. And who knows, maybe it's his love language."

Jason scoffs. 

"I'm serious," he says. "I know none of us are stellar at this family thing, but we care about each other. You can't deny that. We just gotta... refine how we express it." 

"Count me out."

"Jaybird."

"Codenames, Dickhead."

Dick snickers. "You love us, admit it. All of us."

Jason mutters a string of curses under his breath before saying, "If you tell him, I'm filling your mattress with sour cream."

Bruce smiles and leaps to the next building. 

At the end of the night, Bruce finds Alfred brewing tea in the kitchen and takes the kettle from him. 

"I got this," he says. "Why don't you go relax in the living room? I think they added your favorite detective movie to Netflix." 

"This is a pleasant surprise." Alfred raises an eyebrow. "What brought it on?"

"It's Father's Day, of course," he replies, pouring the cups of tea. "You know you've always been a second dad to me."

"You made that clear with last year's breakfast surprise," Alfred says. "Care to join me?"

"Always," Bruce says. "By the way, do the kids seem different to you today?"

[abbysworldsastage]

I don’t know if some of you guys are being purposefully dense, or if you’re just trying to be edgy, or if you’re falling for some of the bullshit the US and their funders have been spouting, but I don’t think you guys understand what is happening with the tiktok ban and why you should be worried.

“Whatever. We need an app for the people and by the people. I don’t care about tiktok.”

This ban sets a precedent for allowing them to ban any app they SAY they view as a threat. We all know it isn’t really because of ccp involvement (senator im Singaporean), but because the people on tiktok are speaking out and organizing. AND Zuckerberg, Elon, and bezos are jealous of the platform and want to buy it so they are trying to force a sale. Even if we did manage to create an app “for the people by the people” that reached that level of success, if people started being so pro-Palestine and started organizing and talking the same way they do on tiktok, the second the government got wind of it they could make up some “national security” bs and use this as a precedent for a much faster ban. Remember, they have been working on this for YEARS. And maybe some tech bro would swoop in and say “hey, I’ll buy the platform and clean it up for the government so they don’t have to worry about the threats anymore *wink wink $$* and then there goes that platform too.

“Idk why people think they are getting one over on the government by going to RedNote. Do you all think you’re actually doing something?”

None of us believed going to RedNote would be a long term solution. It is a form of protest on many levels, AND calling out the government on their  fear mongering and xenophobia. They keep using the “China will steal your data” excuse and we very vocally said “we don’t care, and here is proof.”

AND

We are making a statement to Zuckerberg that we won’t go back to meta, even without tiktok. He spent MILLIONS lobbying for this ban in order to get rid of the competition one way or another. Either it goes away, or sells. And just like vine, he would probably buy it up and either shut it down after a while to get people back to instagram, or just fuck up the algorithm to suppress the creators that actually make the app special. The writers, artists, POC, queer people, etc. who have found an audience that they never would have found on Instagram or YouTube would be pushed to the background again.

Remember how we always say “money talks”? In a world where these platforms are profiting off of our data, we are taking that “digital currency” that they have been stealing for ages, and actively CHOOSING to give it to their competitors. WHILE withholding it from the people who have been profiting off it. That includes the politicians who have been getting paychecks from meta in order for all of this to happen.

“Tiktok has radicalized so many, and spread misinformation, is too addictive, and helped trump win the election!”

I have not been on a single app or social media network in my LIFE that you could not say that about. INCLUDING TUMBLR! Are we forgetting the fucking Russian bot accounts in the 2016 election? The fucking hairless purple eye condition people actually believed? I have seen rac*sts, and bigots, and “maps” on this app for years. It is on Facebook. It is on Instagram. It is on Reddit. it is on Twitter or X or whatever you wanna call it. The biggest difference with TikTok is that it is loud. It is popular. And it is making a lot of money for a billionaire that is not from America. I have spent the same amount of excessive hours doom scrolling on Tumblr that I have on TikTok. You can do that on any app. and I am going to be real with you all for a second: As someone who has spent a ton of time on both apps, I honestly feel like the content on TikTok feels just like Tumblr except in video format. 

I could rant for ages, but honestly at this point, I don’t know how else to tell you guys that you should care about this whether or not you like tiktok. And what TikTok users are doing in response to this ban is actually having an impact whether you want to see it or not. it might not be the thing that makes our politicians go “we are so sorry. you are right. We will fix this.” But it is making our voices and opinions on the matter loud and clear, so that when they do go against what we are telling them we want, they can’t claim ignorance for our reaction. It is forcing them to go out of their way to oppose what the people have been asking for. it is forcing them to out their true intentions to the people who don’t clearly see what they’re doing. Like there are so many layers to this and I am not eloquent enough to explain them all in a way that doesn’t make me sound like a rambling maniac please I am begging you all to take a second and think about this beyond an app. 



[apricitystudies]

what i read in feb. 2023:

(previous editions) bold = favourite

class, race, & labour

what not to wear (and other things no one tells you when you’re a first-generation college graduate)

how ‘the shadow of state abandonment’ fostered then foiled young thug's ysl (usa)

dutch border police told to stop ethnic profiling

‘one billionaire at a time’: inside the swiss clinics where the super-rich go for rehab

gender, sexuality, & intersectionality

the teacher crush

post-haiyan: lgbtq+ survivors still fight for their legal rights (philippines)

the journalist and the pharma bro

as south korea abolishes its gender ministry, women fight back

politics & current affairs

no tents, no aid, nothing: why syrians feel forgotten

malaysia has become less friendly to myanmar refugees. what hope for them now?

el salvador mega-prison criticised by rights groups welcomes first inmates

the indonesian police’s obsession with tear gas

eliminalia: a reputation laundromat for criminals

culturally significant mexican artefacts seized in australia handed back to mexico

history, culture, & media

how japanese educators used religion to make ideal humans

from mind control to murder? how a deadly fall revealed the cia’s darkest secrets (usa)

crushed.

bto after breakups: a modern singaporean love story

on (not) discovering disability in the world of jane austen

‘revenge-partying’ in strait-laced singapore

portrait of a killer: art class in one of mexico’s most notorious prisons

[southeastasianists]

Singapore, known for its political stability, has been rocked by a string of rare political scandals.Last week, a senior minister was arrested in a corruption probe, the first in four decades to be implicated in such an investigation. And on Monday, two lawmakers - one of them once tipped as a potential prime minister - resigned after it was revealed they were in an extramarital affair.It has shocked residents of the city-state, which prides itself on its reputation for clean governance and has the highest paid leaders in the world.Analysts say the unfolding scandals could dent support for the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), which has been in power since 1959 and holds a large majority in parliament.They also say it casts doubt over when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong can hand over the reins of leadership.

On Monday, Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-jin, 54, and fellow lawmaker Cheng Li Hui, 47, resigned from the party and the legislature over their "inappropriate relationship". Mr Tan is married, while Ms Cheng is single.

More questions on transparency arose last week, when Singapore's anti-corruption watchdog arrested Transport Minister S Iswaran and billionaire hotelier Ong Beng Seng. The two men played key roles in bringing the Grand Prix to Singapore in 2008.

Singaporeans were told last Wednesday that Mr Iswaran had been asked to take leave from his ministerial duties amid a probe.

Deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong has told local media the corruption probe would be "full, thorough and independent", and that nothing will be swept under the carpet.

But authorities only announced the arrests three days after they actually took place. Both men have not been charged and are currently out on bail.

The arrests came on the heels of allegations that two other senior ministers had rented colonial-era bungalows in a high-end neighbourhood at below-market rates.

While an anti-graft review cleared the two men, K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan, of wrongdoing, the matter sparked a heated debate on inequality in Singapore and political optics.

The unusual series of events has bought out the inevitable memes. "The writers of this season of Singapore have really outdone themselves," wrote the creators behind Instagram page yeolo.sg on Monday.

A separate post, featuring actresses on the set of the Barbie movie crowding around a laptop, read: "When me and the girlies are suddenly interested in sg politics."

Another Instagram user wryly compared the current political situation to spilling tea, or sharing gossip.

But beyond the jokes lie serious questions about the future of the PAP and how long it can hold on to Singaporeans' trust.

It has weathered similar scandals in the recent past - in the last decade a previous parliamentary Speaker and a backbencher stepped down because of extramarital affairs. But the close timing of the scandals and corruption probe has heightened voters' scrutiny.

The PAP has long prided itself on demanding high moral standards of its lawmakers, and its ability to keep its house in order. One of its founding members once compared joining the PAP to joining the priesthood.

Mr Lee this week defended his party's handling of the recent scandals, saying it demonstrated "how the system has to function".

"Sometimes things cluster up, but we make sure we put them right," he said, adding that "high standards of propriety and personal conduct… are the fundamental reasons Singaporeans trust and respect the PAP".

But other observers contend these controversies call into question Singapore's - and in particular, the PAP's - claims to exceptional governance.

"I think the biggest questions surround restraints on authority, oversight, transparency, the impartiality of parliamentary process as well as the PAP's claim that it is a sufficient check on itself," said Singapore-based political scientist Ian Chong.

He noted that the PAP has rejected political practices common in other developed jurisdictions, such as public disclosure of income and assets by political office holders, senior civil servants and their immediate family members.

There are no robust mechanisms for holding powerful people to account, added Michael Barr, an Australia-based international relations professor who has written several books on Singapore politics.

"You just have to trust them. That is why this is such a dangerous and novel set of developments for the government. They are trashing their repositories of public trust," he said.

Singapore is ranked the fifth-least corrupt country in Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index. Over the years, the government has justified seven-figure ministerial pay checks as a way to repress corrupt activity.

But Dr Barr pointed out: "Without extraordinary levels of public trust, the government must rely on one of two things to win elections: either repression and other measures that subvert democracy, or a high level of performance-based legitimacy. Their record in recent years is such that we can forget about performance legitimacy."

The recent events also cast doubt on when Mr Lee would step down.

The 71-year old, who has been prime minister since 2004, has often spoken of his wish to retire. A successor has already been designated: Lawrence Wong, who is also finance minister.

But on Monday, Mr Lee said he has no plans to call for an immediate general election. The next polls are due by November 2025.

The fact that Mr Wong has not been more active and visible in addressing the recent scandals also raises questions about him and his peers' readiness to take over as the city-state's leaders, noted Dr Chong.

[global--news]

The Past, Present, Future of Shenzhen Huang Qiang Bei (Volume 2)

——Slkor, Song Shiqiang

The Past, Present, Future of Shenzhen Huang Qiang Bei (Volume 2)

——Slkor, Song Shiqiang

    In 1992, Deng Xiaoping visited Shenzhen, which supported and affirmed the Shenzhen economic model and inspired the people of Shenzhen. With the opening up of China to the outside world, the economic consumption center of Shenzhen gradually moved westward beyond Luohu District, and the focus was in the Futian District in the 1990s. Over the years, a middle class with consumption power emerged, and with the accumulation and development of the industrial base, a market of division of labor and spontaneity was formed. Hua Qiang Bei, located in Futian District, developed into the Hua Qiang Bei Business Circle with the electronics street as the industry leader, creating an economic miracle.

Mr. Song Shiqiang, General Manager of Slkor and Kinghelm

 In 1994, Vanguard Super Department moved to Hua Qiang Bei and introduced the Singaporean "warehouse mall" model, which was a key factor in activating the whole Hua Qiang Bei Business Circle. The department store's success led to the transformation of more than 40 buildings in the Shangbu Industrial Zone into commercial areas, and the rise of various other businesses such as the "International Electrical Appliance City" and the "Manha Clothing Mall." The author, Song Shiqiang, also mentions his earliest connection with Hua Qiang Bei and his efforts to work for its prosperity.

Second direct-sale store of SlkorMicro Semicon Co., Ltd. (Slkor) in Hua Qiang Bei, Shenzhen

The market, Hua Qiang Bei, an electronics market in Shenzhen, China has been a hub for small and medium-sized enterprises, and many successful companies have emerged from it.

The author, Song Shiqiang, is the general manager of Kinghelm and Slkor, two companies that started in Hua Qiang Bei. The author discusses the success of the Chinese economy, which he attributes to the complementation of the state-owned enterprises and small private businesses. The author also discusses the growth of Hua Qiang Bei and how it has been nurtured by the government and supported by state-owned enterprises. The passage also contains personal anecdotes about the author's experiences in Hua Qiang Bei and the people he has met there. Finally, the author mentions that Kinghelm and Slkor have moved their headquarters to Shenzhou Computer Building in Bantian, Longgang, and that Slkor's IC design and research team is now located in Korea and Suzhou, while Kinghelm's processing plants are located in Tangxia, Dongguan, and Li.

Hua Qiang Bei is an electronic market located in Shenzhen, China. It is famous for being the world's largest electronics market and a hub for electronic components, including emulational mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, and other electronic products. The market is known for its fierce competition, creativity, and the ability to produce billionaires. The influx of migrants from Pearl River Delta Region and Shenzhen brings fierce competition and creativity. Hua Qiang Bei Chaoshan bosses are famous for daring to fight, which combines the bloodiness of Hunan people, Society of Brothers tradition of Sichuan and Chongqing people without procrastination. The market's products are mostly electronic components, characterized by storage capacity and convenience of transportation, which can earn money decades later and thousands of kilometers away. Additionally, the market has electronic components with high unit price and high standardization, and the customers are basically 2B manufacturers, making the transaction mostly wholesale, where many people can make money easily. The active electronic components have the characteristics of unique model correspondence; they can't be used universally with a single difference. Therefore, if the products of downstream customers just lack this material, scarce material number can earn a lot of money, which belongs to commercial compensation value. Like Kinghelm and Slkor, Hua Qiang Bei's companies all belong to the electronic and information industries, which is in line with this great era.

Company: Shenzhen SlkorMicro Semicon Co., Ltd.

Contact Person: Mr. Song

Email: slkormicro@gmail.com

Website: http://www.slkoric.com/

Telephone: +86-0755-83044319

City: Shenzhen

[archupnet]

Introducing Zaha Hadid Architects’ latest project: a 37-home, ultra-luxury condo on Collins Avenue in Surfside, Miami. Each of The Delmore’s 12 floors will host no more than four residences, which average more than 7,000 sq ft in size, with penthouses starting at 10,000 sq ft. This is ZHA’s second residential project in the Miami area, and one of the firm’s select few in the US. ZHA is working on The Delmore’s façade, which is sculptural and sinuous, choosing curves and crescents over corners – all hallmarks of Hadid’s style. It will be made from glass fibre reinforced concrete, which will mimic the sand of the beachfront. To replicate its hue and texture, ZHA architects actually collected handfuls from the nearby dunes. (Image credit: ZHA) The condo has a north and south wing separated by a flow-through canyon with sky views, leading from the porte-cochère to the glass-roofed lobby and out to the meditation garden (more on this later). Apartments will have wraparound terraces, which will be staggered floor by floor to create a stepped configuration. The Delmore’s exterior will also feature a series of shell-shaped fins, ensuring privacy between residences while simultaneously providing shade. Then, the pièce de résistance: a 75-foot swimming pool, made of see-though acrylic, is suspended 125 feet in the air across the canyon. Visible from Collins Avenue, the pool makes an impressive statement, and is the first of its kind in Miami. (Image credit: ZHA) 'Our team was tasked with conceptualising an oceanfront development that would redefine the standard for bespoke residential in a region that has earned global acclaim for its luxury offerings,' said Chris Lepine, Director of ZHA. 'We believe that The Delmore exceeds that standard.' Interiors will be executed by Singaporean firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), known for its work on The OWO Residences by Raffles in London. Its expertise in dressing the finest hospitality projects is felt in the fact that each residence at The Delmore will boast entertaining and chef’s kitchens. Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. (Image credit: ZHA) With completion anticipated in 2029, The Delmore will sit within Miami’s ‘Billionaire’s Triangle’, the area nestled between Indian Creek, Surfside and Bal Harbour, known for its concentration of ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The development of the area suggests that Miami is no longer only looked to for holiday homes; people are now seeking permanent, year-round homes in the city. Prices for four- to five-bedroom, fully-finished residences at The Delmore will start at $15 million, making this the most expensive condo in Miami. The Delmore will possess all of the services and amenities that one would expect of such a project – more than 55,000 sq ft of them. There’s a 20,000 sq ft meditation garden containing cascading pools, open-air yoga spaces, a fire pit, and botanical gardens. Elsewhere, a private restaurant boasts a Michelin-starred menu. (Image credit: ZHA) A fitness center will feature yoga, reformer Pilates and stretching studios, while an indoor lap pool and Jacuzzi will complement the rooftop pool. Finally, a wellness spa will offer personalised programs, as well as access to a steam room, sauna, relaxation lounge, and cold and hot plunge pools. Finally, residents of The Delmore have access to 200 ft of sandy beachfront. The development is part of a wider investment drive from Dubai-based developer DAMAC International, which has announced that it will put $20 billion into the buildout of data centres across the American Sunbelt and Midwest. As interest and investment flows to this part of the States, we may see more Pritzker prize-winning architects such as ZHA fashioning record-breaking projects. Watch this space. 🔗 Source: Original Source 📅 Published on: 2025-01-28 10:00:00 🖋️ Author: - An expert in architectural innovation and design trends. For more inspiring articles and insights, explore our Article Archive. Note: This article was reviewed and edited by the ArchUp editorial team to ensure accuracy and quality. Read the full article

[odnewsin]

Adani to sell entire stake in food venture Adani Wilmar, raise over $2 billion

New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group Monday announced its exit from FMCG joint venture Adani Wilmar by selling its entire stake to the Singaporean partner and in the open market for an estimated over USD 2 billion in a first major deal since the US bribery indictment. In a statement, Adani Enterprises Ltd — which held 43.94 per cent stake in Fortune brand cooking oil, wheat flour and other…

[whattheabcxyz]

2024-12-13

Singapore

CEA considering minimum transaction condition for property agents to renew licence - they should be asked to take a yearly test, more like 😠

Drug-related substances found in mailbox of Orchard Road house; 20 people evacuated as precaution

Former bank employee implicated in $3b money laundering saga to plead guilty - he's from China 😠

SMRT carries out exercise at one-north MRT station to counter flooding in stations

Concerns raised over ease of accessing NRIC numbers from ACRA portal

Ceiling cracks appear after re-roofing works at Jalan Tenaga HDB blocks

3K-capacity Orchard Rd music venue by Live Nation to open in 2026 after delays

Science

The wild physics that could actually be used to build a time machine - scientists can dream on 🙄

Google says it appears to have accessed parallel universes - they think their new quantum chip may be tapping into the multiverse to achieve its results

People

Elon Musk gloats as Trump announces billionaires will be exempt from normal environmental rules - the cronyism & rot has started even before Trump's term begins

...while Time magazine names Trump "Person Of The Year" for the 2nd time - disgusting 😖

Conan O'brien's parents, who were married for 66 years, die 3 days apart from each other - they were also highly educated & distinguished individuals

Society

Leaked video shows UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty gloating about denying care, calling critics delusional

...while Congress introduces bills to break up UnitedHealth group

...& police say Luigi Mangione's pistol & silencer were both 3D-printed

Health

Dementia was the leading cause of death in the UK in 2023

Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely in the UK

Education

Johor’s Islamic international schools pulling in Singaporean students

Transport

Singapore: Bus & train services extended on eve of Christmas & New Year

Photography

^ A collection of olden photographs featuring snowmen

Food

Rat seen scampering inside Gardenia vending machine - 🤮🤮🤮

Sports

18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju is the new world chess champion - but Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov has accused China's Ding Liren of losing the game on purpose ...the last thing we need is another stupid conspiracy theory that makes absolutely no sense... how 'bout let's just accept the fact that Ding Liren sucks?! 🙄

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Dua Lipa recommends Singapore food spots in her latest newsletter

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Part 10 - Incoming Text for Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) and Penélope Cruz (@penelopecruzoficial) and Mike Judge (@realmikejudge) and Rihanna (@rihanna) and and Blake Lively (@blakelively) and Leighton Meester (@itsmeleighton) and Kim Kardashian (@kimkardashian): “An Idea Worth 500 Million Dollars”

Organized and Detailed Explanation of the TV Series Premise, Characters, and World-Building

This ensemble-cast TV series explores global power dynamics, wealth, and greed, centered around the high-stakes drama of two Puerto Rican sisters inheriting one of the most valuable oil reserves in the world. Here's a breakdown of the story, its characters, and its world-building potential.

1. Series Premise: High-Stakes Global Drama

Core Conflict: Sofia and Jessica, two Puerto Rican sisters, inherit a massive 500 km² piece of land containing 40 billion barrels of oil reserves. This discovery turns them into targets for powerful and wealthy families worldwide.

Setting: While the land is in Puerto Rico, much of the drama unfolds in Singapore, where the sisters have sought refuge to avoid threats and secure protection under a strict and stable government.

Main Theme: A battle of power, loyalty, and greed as global elites aim to exploit or acquire the sisters' resource-rich inheritance.

Storytelling Potential: The premise allows for intricate global politics, espionage, family drama, romance, and betrayal, creating fertile ground for storytelling and character development.

2. Characters and Family Dynamics

Wealthy Mexican Family

Salma Hayek: A powerful matriarch in Mexico with a legal business empire (e.g., real estate, pharmaceuticals, or banking).

Mario Lopez: Her loyal attorney who handles negotiations and secures deals, blending charm with calculated strategy.

Melissa Barrera: Salma’s daughter and heir, trained in business but torn between family loyalty and her own ambitions.

Wealthy Spanish Family

Penélope Cruz: A wealthy businesswoman from Spain who exudes elegance and power.

Vincent Cassel: Her billionaire French husband, adding European sophistication and corporate connections.

Dafne Keen: Their daughter, an heiress raised to continue the family’s powerful legacy but grappling with her parents' expectations.

Wealthy Israeli-American Family

Adam Sandler: An oil baron juggling his empire and tumultuous relationships. Adam's character sleeps around with adult film actresses, which makes his wife, Mila's character, furious and frustrated. This ongoing behavior creates a strain on their marriage, fueling tension and conflict as she constantly accuses him of infidelity but struggles to find concrete proof. This dynamic serves as fertile ground for adding complexity and depth to their storyline, offering the screenwriters opportunities to explore themes of mistrust, power struggles, and the impact of personal choices on relationships.

Mila Kunis: His frustrated wife, convinced of his infidelity, leading to sharp marital tension.

Gad Elmaleh: Adam’s Moroccan-Israeli assistant, specializing in offshore tax strategies.

Natalie Portman: Adam’s ex-wife, embroiled in a bitter legal battle to claim half of his empire, using blackmail and private investigators to her advantage.

Wealthy Moroccan Family

Saïd Taghmaoui: A business mogul tied to Morocco's royalty, known for shady deals and tax evasion schemes.

Leïla Bekhti: His wife, deeply involved in the oil business and navigating the complexities of power.

Wealthy American-Singaporean Family

Sofía Vergara: A Puerto Rican-American who moved to Singapore, bringing charm and business acumen to protect her family’s wealth.

Jessica Alba: Her younger sister, equally resilient and savvy, relying on Singapore’s stability.

Joshua Jackson: Sofía’s husband, a Puerto Rican lawyer who helps manage their legal battles.

Dax Shepard: Jessica’s husband, an entrepreneur in the energy drink business, adding a contrasting dynamic to the oil-centric narrative.

Sofia and Jessica are two Puerto Rican sisters who have found themselves at the center of a high-stakes global drama. After the death of their father, the sisters inherited a vast piece of land in Puerto Rico, spanning an incredible 500 square kilometers. What makes this land extraordinary is the discovery of an estimated 40 billion barrels of oil reserves beneath its surface—making it one of the most valuable properties in the world.

This newfound wealth has turned Sofia and Jessica into unwilling targets of some of the wealthiest and most powerful families across the globe, all of whom are determined to gain control of the land and its resources. Facing relentless pressure, threats, and attempts to wrestle their inheritance away from them, the sisters made the difficult decision to go into hiding.

Their journey took them to Singapore, a nation known for its stability, strong governance, and strict protection of personal rights. In Singapore, Sofia and Jessica sought the protection of the government, hoping to find a safe haven where they could strategize their next moves and shield themselves from the forces vying for their land.

Now in Singapore, the sisters live in anonymity, navigating a life in the shadows while holding onto their late father's legacy. Their story is one of resilience, sisterhood, and the fight to protect what is rightfully theirs in a world where power and greed know no bounds.

Wealthy Indian-American Family

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: A powerful Indian-American woman balancing tradition and modernity.

Nick Jonas: Her lawyer husband, acting as her protector and strategist.

Ranveer Singh: Priyanka’s brother, a cunning criminal linked to Saïd Taghmaoui's character in Morocco.

3. Key Elements for World-Building

The screenwriters should focus on expanding the story’s universe by weaving these elements into the narrative:

A. Global Power Struggles

The families represent diverse nationalities and interests (e.g., Mexican, Spanish, Israeli-American, Moroccan, Singaporean, and Indian-American).

Their interactions could explore themes like geopolitics, economic leverage, and cultural contrasts.

B. Oil as a Catalyst

The 40 billion barrels of oil drive the narrative, representing wealth, power, and corruption.

Introduce competing corporations, government interests, and environmental activists to add layers of complexity.

C. Singapore as a Safe Haven

Singapore’s unique geopolitical neutrality and strict governance create a suspenseful backdrop where Sofia and Jessica strategize their next moves.

Explore the sisters’ struggle to live under anonymity while preparing to protect their inheritance.

D. Personal Intrigues

Internal conflicts within families add depth:

Sofia and Jessica’s struggle: Balancing sisterhood with the pressures of newfound wealth.

Adam Sandler’s love triangle: Romantic tension with his ex-wife and current wife drives drama.

Penélope Cruz and Vincent Cassel: Marital strains over their daughter’s future.

E. Expanding Characters and Plotlines

New characters could include private investigators, corporate spies, journalists, and lawyers.

Subplots could explore backroom deals, espionage, blackmail, and environmental dilemmas.

4. Screenwriters' Role: Expanding the Universe

World-Building: Add rich, multi-dimensional story arcs for each family.

Episodic Development: Introduce new characters and settings to deepen the narrative.

Complexity and Interconnection: Show how the families’ agendas overlap, creating alliances and rivalries.

Global Perspective: Integrate international politics, media scrutiny, and societal impacts of the oil reserves discovery.

5. Unique Selling Points

Ensemble Cast: A star-studded, diverse cast brings global appeal.

Relatable Themes: Power, greed, family, and resilience are universal.

Sophisticated Storytelling: A blend of suspense, drama, and intrigue creates binge-worthy entertainment.

This series offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore human ambition and moral dilemmas through the lens of wealth, family, and global politics.

Here are the Wikipedia links for the cast members, formatted cleanly with their names in the links:

Wealthy Mexican Family

Salma Hayek - (click on the blue link)

Mario Lopez - (click on the blue link)

Melissa Barrera - (click on the blue link)

Wealthy Spanish Family

Penélope Cruz - (click on the blue link)

Vincent Cassel - (click on the blue link)

Dafne Keen - (click on the blue link)

Wealthy Israeli-American Family

Adam Sandler - (click on the blue link)

Mila Kunis - (click on the blue link)

Gad Elmaleh - (click on the blue link)

Natalie Portman - (click on the blue link)

Wealthy Moroccan Family

Saïd Taghmaoui - (click on the blue link)

Leïla Bekhti - (click on the blue link)

Wealthy American Singaporean Family

Sofía Vergara - (click on the blue link)

Jessica Alba - (click on the blue link)

Joshua Jackson - (click on the blue link)

Dax Shepard - (click on the blue link)

Wealthy Indian-American Family

Priyanka Chopra Jonas - (click on the blue link)

Nick Jonas - (click on the blue link)

Ranveer Singh - (click on the blue link)

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20 Cecil Street (Plus Building)

20 Cecil Street (PLUS) Premium Grade A Office Units in the Heart of Singapore Financial District

Rare! Strata Title Grade A Office for Sales 90m To Raffles Place MRT (Sheltered) Vacant & Tenanted (Yield up to 4.2%) Units available ⭐Give Your Business a Good Address⭐ Units from $2.3x mil / $3000 psf (size 786sf and above) ✔By leading and experienced property developer – CapitaLand ✔Short Walk to Raffles Place MRT ✔Rare Strata Office in Prime CBD of Singapore ✔Immediate Occupancy & Tenanted Units with Attractive Rental Yield ✔Multiple units can be amalgamated into one office space for large organisation  ✔Independent air-conditioning system facilitates flexible operating hours 20 Cecil Street (PLUS), Downtown Singapore “Rare Grade A Strata Office in Downtown Singapore” 20 Cecil Street (aka Plus Building) is one of the very few Grade A Office Buildings in Downtown Singapore offering Office Units with Strata Titles for Sale.  While there are many Grade A Buildings in Singapore, very few offers investors or companies to own for lease or own use.  Vvarious levels at 20 Cecil Street, are for sale at a guide price of $100 million, or averagely $3,143 psf on strata area. If the units are purchased individually, the individual unit price starts from $2.4 million. The portfolio of office units has a total strata area of about 31,979 sq ft, with individual strata units ranging from 786 sq ft to 2,303 sq ft.

The strata units at 20 Cecil Street present a rare investment opportunity for investors looking to buy Grade-A offices within the 600-1,300 sq ft range. It is not often that you can find individual Grade-A strata offices for sale within the CBD, let alone units of this size.  20 Cecil Street is located at the junction of Cecil Street and Church Street. It is within walking proximity to Raffles Place MRT Interchange Station on the North-South and East-West Lines, and Telok Ayer MRT Station on the Downtown Line. Current Occupants Some of the esteemed companies that are operating in 20 Cecil are: - Genesis Healthcare Asia Pte Ltd - Straits Bunkering - Altis Group Pte Ltd - MySteel Global Pte Ltd - Axiom Global Pte Ltd - LWK & Partners Singapore Pte Ltd - Witech International Pte Ltd - Conduit Securities Pte Ltd Powerzeit IP Investment Management - Singapore Mining & Trading Pte Ltd - Maxwin Energy Pte Ltd - Ambit Singapore Pte Ltd - Association of Energy and Commodities of Singapore - BDO Unibank, Inc TypeDescriptionsProject Name20 Cecil StreetDeveloper Name/ SellerPlaza Ventures Pte Ltd (Capitaland)Location20 Cecil Street, Singapore 049705Tenure of Land99-year commencing from 7 December 1989Expected Date of Completion (T.O.P.)Completed. Site areaApprox. 2,177 sqm (23,433 sqft)Total No. of Units259 Strata Units, 21 Retails Shops in 1 block 28 Storeys. * 1st and 2nd Storeys: Retail * 3rd to 28th Storeys: Offices 5 passenger lifts serve levels 3 to 15 5 passenger lifts serve levels 16 to 28 #01 stack (till level 15) with private liftCar Park Lots86 lots (every 3,500 sq ft will be entitled to 1 lot)  S$380/mth for tenant, subject to GST S$450/mth for non-tenant, subject to GST 20 Cecil Street (PLUS) Updated Fact Sheet

The building has had many identities over the years. Since September 2019, 20 Cecil Street has been owned by a private fund managed by CapitaLand. It had paid over $500 million ($2,320 psf) for Plaza Ventures, the holding company that owns the commercial tower located at 20 Cecil Street. Name changes over the years The previous owner, Hong Kong-listed Fullshare Holdings, a real estate developer based in Nanjing, China — chaired by Chinese billionaire Ji Changqun — in turn paid $725.2 million ($2,900 psf) for Plaza Ventures back in February 2017. It was Fullshare that had renamed the building PLUS. Prior to that, the tower was called GSH Plaza. It bore that name following the purchase by a consortium led by Singapore-listed GSH Corp, controlled by Singaporean businessman Sam Goi, for $550 million in 2014. The consortium was made up of GSH Corp (51% stake), together with Vibrant DB2 (35%) and Goi’s private investment vehicle, TYJ Group (14%). The consortium was called Plaza Ventures. The $550 million price tag in 2014 translated to $2,181 psf, based on the net lettable area of 252,000 sq ft then. In its earlier incarnation, the building was known as Equity Plaza from 2003 to 2014. For much of the 1990s, it was the headquarters of the Stock Exchange of Singapore: first, it was named the Stock Exchange of Singapore from January 1994 to November 1999, and then Singapore Exchange from December 1999 to November 2001. When the Stock Exchange moved to its new headquarters at SGX Centre on Shenton Way, the building at 20 Cecil Street was renamed Equity Plaza. The 99-year, leasehold building has a lease from 1989, hence there are 77 years left on the lease. The building was developed by Keppel Land and completed in 1992. It was jointly owned by Keppel Land and its fund management arm, Alpha Investment Partners (AIP), before it was sold in 2014. $100 million makeover For much of the 22 years, when it was under the ownership of Keppel Land and AIP, the building bore a reddish brown façade. Following its acquisition by Plaza Ventures, the building underwent a $100 million refurbishment, which included retrofitting the interiors to be in line with contemporary Grade-A office towers. After the makeover, the building now has a new curved, blue glass cladding; a new lobby; and a driveway. It was Plaza Ventures that sub-divided the offices on the third to 28th floors into 259 strata-titled units. The first two floors were carved up into 21 strata shops. GSH Corp sold some of the strata office units, and purchased the penthouse floors for its own use. DB2 purchased the entire portfolio of retail units on the first two levels of the building prior to the sale to Fullshare. The 27 office units that were released for sale recently are located on the fourth, fifth, ninth and 17th floors. According to Savills’ Yap, there are only 56 strata office units for sale within the building. CapitaLand’s private fund intends to hold the other whole floor units for lease.  For other levels/ bulk purchases, please talk to us  ✅ Rare Prime Grade A Strata Office Units available for sale (as there is a very limited supply of Grade A Office Spaces in CBD) ✅ Premium Location in Downtown Singapore ✅ Only 56 office units released for sale (some are tenanted, some are vacant) ✅ Different layout configurations (with the option to amalgamate) to meet every need ✅ An Independent air-conditioning system facilitates flexible operating hours ✅ The only strata office unit on sale within steps from Raffles Place MRT Station ✅ Highly desirable location for MNCs, Financial Institutions, and Regional Offices ✅ Easy access to major transport networks and expressways ✅ Few minutes drive to Orchard Shopping Belt, Beach Road and ✅ Marina Bay Financial Area is within walking distance ✅ Lofty open space lobby with security access ✅ Advanced security systems ✅ A 24-hour CCTV surveillance system Much Savings On one side of the coin, you are saving on Energy costs with individual air-conditioning units.  These are high in demand for those who operate internationally and outside office hours. Transport costs.  Easy meet up with similar-minded companies (or suppliers) nearby and the convenient sheltered access to Singapore MRT network via Raffles Place MRT Station. Positioning On the other side, you provide Customer and Staff Convenience with a location that every executive in Singapore knows, many different types of food choices, and easy accessibility. With a tight manpower market, you will also be able to attract specialist skills to be in a similar location.  That is also the strength of CBD which holds the heart of the financial hub. Plus at 20 Cecil provides absolute Business luxury brings the pride and status of a Grade A office in Downtown Singapore, with an impressive drop off area and lobby, security system, and the modernity of each unit. Physical Flexibility The floor plate of Plus 20 Cecil was designed to be very flexible for buyers to purchase.  Sizes range from 700 to 3,000 sqft.  The size of one-floor plate is around 10,269 sqft (954 sqm).  Units can be combined easily.

Ready for The Future

The government is providing many incentives and transforming the CBD to be an excellent place to work, live, and play via the Master Plan 2019.  These enhancements will bring higher value to the current properties.

Available for Viewing

The opportunity to own a Grade A Office Space in Downtown Singapore is here and ready for you.  Do contact us for viewing and let us explain the Grade A Office environment in Singapore so that you can make an informed decision. Viewing is strictly by appointment only.

20 Cecil Street is a prestigious commercial and office tower in the heart of Singapore’s CBD, which is currently undergoing a massive urban gentrification with numerous upcoming mixed-use developments to continue adding the vibrancy into the quarter. Strategically situated above the Raffles Place MRT Interchange Station (EW14/NS26) and mere minutes away from Telok Ayer MRT Station (DT18), 20 Cecil Street offers seamless connectivity via public transportation. The property benefits from its close proximity to major expressways including the East Coast Parkway (ECP) and Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE).

20 Cecil Street Location Map 20 Cecil Street’s location presents itself as a monument to convenience and accessibility, as it is situated near global financial institutions, regional and multinational companies, as well as retail, cultural and entertainment hotspots – the perfect way to mix business with pleasure. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and the shopping precincts of Raffles City and Marina Square are close by, offering a myriad of dining, entertainment, shopping and leisure options. Trains (MRT) • RAFFLES PLACE MRT 90m   Groceries/ Shopping • Far East Square 0.24 km Marina Bay Link Mall 0.27 km China Square Central 0.4 km   Schools • Cantonment Primary 1.44 km • School Of The Arts, Singapore 1.83 km

Standing tall at Cecil Street like a titan of glass and steel, the facade of Plus at 20 Cecil is distinctively majestic and timelessly modern.  Even with a glance, any lookers will know that this is a solid office building for top companies.  It was refurbished a few years ago so that the touch and feel of Plus at 20 Cecil are chic, modern, and timeless.

Buildings Specification 1. Structure Raft foundation with reinforced concrete structure 2. Walls a. external Walls: Concrete and/or Masonry walls and/or Pre-cast and/ or Aluminium & Glazing Wall cladding b. Internal Walls: Concrete and/or masonry and/or partition wall 3. Roof Reinforced concrete flat roof with waterproofing system with or without insulation 4. Ceiling All ceiling with skim coat unless otherwise stated. Ceiling board with painted finishes to corridors, main lobby and lift lobby. 5. Finishes a. Wall: Masonry and/or dry partition wall plastered and paint. Imported tiles to washroom, lift lobby and corridors. Plastered and paint to basement wall. b. Floor: Cement rendered finishes to all units unless otherwise stated. Imported tiles to washroom, lift lobby and corridors. Epoxy paint finish to basement carpark and driveway. 6. Windows Office Unit: Window and/or Casement Window with Aluminium frame (where applicable) Double Glazed glass and/or Double Glazed Safety glass (where applicable) 7. Doors Office Unit: Glass and/or timber doors and PSB’s approved fire-rated doors where applicable. 8. Ironmongery Office, Shop, Restaurant Unit: Imported good quality ironmongery 9. Sanitary Fittings Office Unit: Imported good quality sanitary wares, fittings and accessories (To applicable units only) 10. Electrical installation 415V three phase isolator for shop, restaurant and office units. 11. Air-conditioning System and Mechanical Ventilation Individual Air-conditioning system provided for shop, restaurant and office units. Air-conditioning system provided to all lobbies and corridors. Mechanical Ventilation will be provided if required. 12. Lifts Lift to all floors 13. Telecommunication Services Provision of Cable network Each unit will be provided with the telephone block terminal 14. Lighting Protection Lightning Protection System shall be provided in accordance with Singapore Standard 555: 2010 15. Waterproofing Office Unit: Waterproofing to unit washrooms Shop, Restaurant Unit: Nil Common Areas: Waterproofing to common Toilets, Pantry, Bin Centre and Reinforced Concrete Roof 16. Driveway Stone paving to designated 1st Storey areas of driveway 17. Security Control Card Access control system to selected locations Proximity transponder for vehicular entry at entrances CCTV, surveillance cameras at strategic locations 19. Floor Loading The maximum allowable floor loading for Office Units (3rd to 28th Storey) is 4.0kN/m2 Level for Sales:

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Yahoo: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024: Mindray co-founder Li Xiting is richest Singaporean on annual list

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If anyone is looking for a fun romcom I highly recommend Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians trilogy. The series takes place throughout various locations in Asian, but centers mainly around China and Singapore cause the MCs are Singaporean billionaires. All of the characters are fictional, but the books have taught me some really interesting things about modern day Asia/China.

The book in the above photo is China Rich Girlfriend which is the second book in the trilogy. Heads up, this is not a series you'll enjoy if you can't manage to suspend belief a bit. It also helps if you have an interest in fashion, food, art, and decor. If not you might find some things about the books annoying cause the author does go into detail about those things.

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大家好! Wanton and shui jiao are 2 dumplings popular here, the main difference being what is used as fillings. Shui jiao is larger, with shrimp, pork and sometimes water chestnuts, whereas wantons mostly contain pork. JL and I craved dumpling noodle soup, so she ordered wanton, I had shui jiao and we shared oyster sauce kailan as well as hae cho (prawn and pork wrapped in beancurd skin). The deceivingly clear soup was flavourful and delicious!

With the warmer weather upon us, Grace and Douglas are boiling soups again. They served up a bowl of old cucumber broth with apricot kernels as my snack. We try to eat qing (less oil) on hot days unless we're socialising, as the heat can feel as though we're frying from the inside if our meals are overly greasy. Doing this minimises skin inflammation such as pimples, redness and rashes. Soup and zhou are tasty ways to stay hydrated, although we also drink water and fresh juices to cool off.

JL tagged along last week when I took a stroll around the office after lunch. We circled twice, then went for coffee and after that she said she felt good. This week, we did it again before our coffee and WH gamely joined us although at first she made a face at the suggestion. JL is keen to up the frequency whenever she's able to do so. As for me, it's good to get some cardio on top of my daily calisthenics routine.

After supporting local cuisine during the covid pandemic and moving onto Asian food, I don't miss 'healthy oils'. When I make avocado toast occasionally for a weekend breakfast, it tastes like a mouthful of oil with each bite and I always feel lethargic after that. To a certain extent, I'm able to understand why Mummy and friends like JT dislike creamy and cheesy dishes. Their bodies feel the adverse effects from too rich a meal and now that mine has had the chance to recalibrate, I feel the same. It just feels better to eat qing whenever possible.

Finally, some people ought to keep their beaks out of other countries' internal affairs. Why are they barking at our nation's regulations when they don't live here and don't have any right to speak FOR our citizens? It's racist to think we want - let alone value - their opinions when we didn't ask for them in the first place. Maybe they ought to take some tranq dope and calm down. 下次见!

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Blackstone sells London waterfront complex to Singaporean group for £395mn

Blackstone has sold a £395mn waterfront office complex near the Tower of London to a Singaporean investor, who said turmoil in the UK had created a buying opportunity. St Katharine Docks, a complex of office buildings, retail space and a 185-berth marina to the east of the City of London, has been acquired by City Developments Ltd, the Singapore-based property group led by billionaire Kwek Leng…

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