Guide to Cooking Pen Cai

Guide to Cooking Pen Cai

Introduction: The Prosperity Pot That Brings Families Together Pen cai (盆菜), known as “poon choi” in Cantonese, is more than just a dish—it’s a celebration of abundance, family unity, and auspicious beginnings. This magnificent “basin of...
Singapore-US Diplomatic Relations

Singapore-US Diplomatic Relations

Executive Summary Singapore faces two concurrent requests from the United States in early 2026: corporate sponsorship for the US Semiquincentennial celebrations and membership in President Trump’s proposed Board of Peace. These requests present diplomatic,...
UK Labor Market Turmoil

UK Labor Market Turmoil

The sharp deterioration in the UK labor market, with payrolls falling by 43,000 in December 2024—the fastest decline since the pandemic—signals broader economic headwinds that could ripple across to Singapore. As the UK grapples with rising unemployment, cooling...
ING’s €1.1 Billion Share Buyback

ING’s €1.1 Billion Share Buyback

January 20, 2026 — Dutch banking giant ING Group has reached the halfway mark of its ambitious €1.1 billion share buyback program, a development that carries significant implications for Singapore’s financial ecosystem, from institutional investors to the...
Japan’s Bond Meltdown

Japan’s Bond Meltdown

January 20, 2026 Executive Summary Japan’s government bond market is experiencing its most dramatic upheaval in three decades, with 40-year yields breaching 4 percent for the first time since 2007 and 10-year yields surging above 2.3 percent—levels not seen...
Singapore’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026

Singapore’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026

Executive Summary This case study examines the 100 fastest-growing companies in Singapore for 2026, compiled by The Straits Times and Statista. The analysis reveals significant growth concentrated in construction and engineering, fintech, and IT sectors, with...