Posts by Mark Darwin
Rupiah redenomination: How will Indonesia’s currency reform affect its economy?
Redenomination can improve the country’s economic efficiency and enhance confidence in the currency but risks driving inflation [SINGAPORE] In Indonesia, travellers and even locals have long grappled with prices in rupiah that stretch into the millions and billions, making regular purchases seem confusingly expensive. A cocktail at a high-end beach club in Bali can cost…
Read MoreHow to know when your product-market fit is real—or just luck
You’ve got early traction. Customers are talking, revenue is growing, and your Slack is full of emojis. But somewhere between your investor updates and the next sprint, a question keeps nagging you: Is this product-market fit—or just a lucky streak? Every founder faces this moment. The uncertainty feels like standing on a cliff with fog…
Read MoreHard Assets for Uncertain Times
During periods of economic uncertainty, investors often turn to tangible assets that offer stability beyond traditional markets. Hard assets – physical items with lasting worth – have historically provided a buffer against inflation and market volatility. While property and precious metals remain popular choices, alternative hard assets, such as whisky casks, have attracted significant attention…
Read MoreComplete Checklist for Car Warranty Claims
Have you ever purchased a vehicle that started causing you trouble sooner than expected? It is frustrating when a car you have invested in does not perform as desired. Warranties work this way, giving you the right to request a fix, replacement, or refund. It is better to learn to deal with car warranty claims…
Read MoreBuilding Trust in Digital Economies: Inside the Rise of Tradeit
Under30CEO had a chat with Jimi Gecelter, Co-founder of Tradeit, about transforming an in-game trading scenario that was risky and fragmented into a trusted global marketplace for virtual assets. While gaming, which is considered a virtual world, gamers were in fact gambling with their time and money in real life. These gamers got scammed, had…
Read MoreSTI 10,000 is not an unachievable goal
DBS’ Singapore 2040 report could mark the beginning of a broad shift to a more positive narrative about the Singapore market [SINGAPORE] DBS Group Research made headlines last week with its Singapore 2040 report, which presented its views on how the city-state’s economy and stock market might develop and grow over the next 15 years.…
Read More7 Affordable AI Fitness Apps for Beginners
Personal trainers in the United States average about $55 an hour—roughly $440 a month for two weekly sessions. By comparison, the seven affordable AI fitness apps for beginners in this guide cost $0 to $15 a month. The price gap keeps growing. In 2025 Google previewed a Gemini-powered “AI coach” for Fitbit, hinting that personalized…
Read MoreChina’s central bank pledges flexible monetary policy to support growth
[BEIJING] China’s central bank pledged on Friday (Oct 24) to calibrate the intensity, timing and pace of monetary policy based on economic conditions to support stable growth. The People’s Bank of China said it will maintain the yuan exchange rate “basically stable at a reasonable and balanced level”, and promote the currency’s international use, following…
Read MoreTrump signs agreement on critical minerals with Australia
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to boost access to critical minerals and rare earths, as the US looks to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies. “In about a year from now, we will have so much critical mineral and rare earths that you won’t know what…
Read MoreChinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in
The government raised concerns about the rise of currencies controlled by the private sector, says the Financial Times CHINESE tech giants, including Alibaba-backed Ant Group and e-commerce group JD.com, have paused plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after the government raised concerns about the rise of currencies controlled by the private sector, the Financial…
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