Surrogacy in ChinaSurrogacy in China has always been cloaked in whispers and half-truths – an open secret known to desperate couples and savvy underground…Jan 8Jan 8
Digital Ghosts: How China is Reinventing DeathIn a dimly lit Shanghai apartment, Wang Mei watches intently as her grandmother smiles at her through the screen. The smile is familiar —…Jan 4Jan 4
The 15-Yuan Friend: China’s Booming Digital Intimacy IndustryIn a dimly lit dorm room in Shanghai, 18-year-old Li Shuying switches on her ring light and adjusts her headset. Her phone screens light up…Jan 4Jan 4
Evergrande: The Corporate Giant That Became China’s Biggest Economic DisasterEvergrande Group was once the poster child of China’s unstoppable economic ascent. With sprawling developments in over 280 cities, billions…Jan 4Jan 4
The Hidden Lives Behind China’s Massage Industry: Stories of Survival, Stigma, and the Struggle for…Under the neon glow of China’s cities, behind discreet doors and faded signs, lies a world of massage parlors that are as complex as the…Jan 4Jan 4
The Commodification of Loneliness: Inside China’s Billion-Yuan Intimacy IndustryBehind the glossy facade of China’s booming cities lies an epidemic of loneliness, one so severe it has spawned an industry that monetizes…Jan 4Jan 4
Singapore Credit SituationSingaporeans are pushing their credit cards to the limit – owing a massive $7.33 billion that they can’t pay off each month. This isn’t…Jan 4Jan 4
A Year of Tragedy and Reflection: China’s 2024 Surge in Random ViolenceA Year of Turmoil China, often admired for its strict law enforcement and advanced surveillance systems, has long been considered one of…Dec 29, 2024Dec 29, 2024
The Twilight of the Partnership Model: How AI and Market Forces Are Reshaping the Big FourIn the early 20th century, professional services partnerships flourished on a simple premise: success hinged on assembling teams of bright…Dec 21, 2024Dec 21, 2024
The Layoff Wave of 2024: Singapore’s Job Market at a CrossroadsIn 2024, Singapore is experiencing an unsettling trend: layoffs cutting across industries, from tech giants to consumer goods behemoths…Dec 14, 2024Dec 14, 2024
