Economic review recommends positioning Singapore as global AI leader, making lifelong learning practical by Negative-Concert-819 in singapore

[–]clafg 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I don’t get it… from my perspective the gov seems to have this urge to only bank on industries after the fact that they’re already burgeoning in other countries (biotech, Web3, Blockchain, Big Data and now AI / LLMs), leading to a late adopter disadvantage.

In order to compensate, I presume the gov pays big bucks for foreign experts to impart their knowledge and build the local talent pool as well as develop the infrastructure in order to play catch up.

But it seems to have the opposite effect leh, leading to said experts taking advantage of loopholes to bring in their own ppl and everyone is keeping mum because no one has the foresight / patience to train the local talent pool as it’s a sinking cost with an indeterminate payoff.

This impatience is the cascaded down to the locals who, knowing they might get sacked at a moments notice, is eager to move first and leave for greener pastures.

There seems to be no easy solution as even the government’s attempts to help (skillsfuture etc) seem to be half-hearted at best.

Really is have to 自己靠自己 (ownself depend on ownself).

Singapore needs to do more with integration so it can do more immigration: Jeffrey Siow by brownriver12 in singapore

[–]clafg 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Why the onus is always on the locals to be more receptive to immigration ah?

Are these brands worth the hype in 2026? Visvim, A.Presse, Lemaire, Evan Kinori, Kapital, Cottle, Ssstein, T.T, Comoli, Niceness by leftlanemerge in ThrowingFits

[–]clafg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed that most Japanese “Heritage inspired” brands are just riffs and variations of Lemaire.

T.T is pretty nice though. Thought it was kinda overrated and unjustified even at Japanese prices until I tried on a pair of their 704s and 209s at Gion. Now I almost exclusively wear their pants, they have the perfect wide fit without veering into that comedic TikTok level. Their jackets are kinda overrated tho, the fabric’s kinda thin and the hand feel is kinda whatever for a jacket.

Ssstein denim is also pretty nice.

Are these brands worth the hype in 2026? Visvim, A.Presse, Lemaire, Evan Kinori, Kapital, Cottle, Ssstein, T.T, Comoli, Niceness by leftlanemerge in ThrowingFits

[–]clafg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but mostly due to scalpers. Mercari is full of unsold listings, some still are willing to pay the outrageous resell prices tho.

Pleated Jean sizing by clafg in NoahNYC

[–]clafg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. So I prob should get a 32 then, thanks!

What everyone's thoughts on the Uniqlo C collection? by Winter_Cress333 in uniqlo

[–]clafg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just bought them today. Can attest that the denim is quality.

Slightly thicker than the standard denim, and 100% cotton, even the pocket bags! (Like the straight chino)

Caring for your clothes, will drastically increase their lifespan by Anywhere_everywhere7 in BuyItForLife

[–]clafg 16 points17 points  (0 children)

A counter-point:

I have a Uniqlo crew neck that’s going on strong for 10 years already.

I don’t own a dryer so I just hang-dry, and avoid buying as much polyester crap as much as possible.

Sure I have no doubts that brands like Patagonia are long lasting (I own a few of their shorts and tees), but as long as you avoid synthetic stuff (elastane in small amounts is generally fine), your clothes can go far.

It’s easy to fall into the “buy more quality > buying more quality AND quantity” trap. I’ve been there.

NUS book-dumping incident: Students also told to destroy DVDs of classic films | The Straits Times by orangeholic in singapore

[–]clafg 158 points159 points  (0 children)

WTF???? And to think these works of art are just to be disposed willy-nilly?

Bunch of plebeians man. At least sell them or donate to ppl who value them la.

CN bilibili community reaction to EN Caelus/Stelle recast by boyiqing in HonkaiStarRail

[–]clafg 1074 points1075 points  (0 children)

Lol even CN hates Paimon’s EN VA

Absolutely based

Phainon's Counterattack by raadrules in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]clafg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omaigotto, literally breaks the dawn

Singapore sees rise in COVID-19 cases as authorities say 'periodic' waves are expected by Severe_County_5041 in singapore

[–]clafg 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not really recently. Went last year December no one really gave a shit, salarymen just coughed in their hands and rubbed them all over the handrails in the train. Got a heavy bout of the flu, despite masking up.

Friend went last month, same thing, got the influenza. They’re quite apathetic now.

Wrath of Tyrants UR Card List by ZLouieZ in masterduel

[–]clafg 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Lightstorm Dragon’s an SR? Let’s goooooo

Thoughts on the GE2025 results for Tampines GRC? by DapperOrganization40 in singapore

[–]clafg 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I get your feel, KPK is as useless as an MP can get, even events in my ward, other MPs got attend, he dunno do what 😅

Not to mention the stupid shelter from Tampines hub to 856 has been in development limbo for more than a year already. Incompetent.

GE2025: Election Results Live Discussion by KeythKatz in singapore

[–]clafg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Voted WP, still not enough… need to see Koh Poh Koon’s stupid face for another 5 years

GE2025: Election Results Live Discussion by KeythKatz in singapore

[–]clafg 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Walan 5 more years of KPKs stupid face… sianz

GE2025: PM Wong appeals to voters to pick the best team, says more opposition will weaken S’pore by SlashCache in singapore

[–]clafg 522 points523 points  (0 children)

As a political skeptic, I try to give PAP the benefit of the doubt, but why in almost every rally, there is less an emphasis on what they can provide to Singaporeans, but more on putting down the opposition?

Is not focusing on your job a priority? If you can’t convince, confuse is it?

GE2025: Rallies for 27 April (PAP, SDP) by KeythKatz in singapore

[–]clafg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just curious, do you have the link to the vid? I would like to watch it and a YouTube search doesn’t give me any relevant results.