by chung chinyi | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why This Matters in Singapore While Singapore doesn’t have Roth IRAs, the principle of starting early remains powerful. A teen who invests $300/month from age 16 to 66 at 7% annual returns will accumulate approximately $900,000—with only $180,000 in...
by chung chinyi | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary China’s Hainan province launched fully independent customs operations on December 18, 2025, marking a pivotal step in its transformation into a “globally influential” free trade port by 2050. This case study examines the strategic...
by chung chinyi | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Title: Japan’s Strategic Expansion in Central Asia: The First Leaders Summit and Geopolitical Implications AbstractThis paper examines Japan’s strategic engagement with Central Asia through the lens of its inaugural leaders’ summit in December 2025....
by chung chinyi | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Title: The Political and Social Aftermath of Sharif Osman Hadi’s Assassination in Bangladesh: Implications for Democracy and Regional Stability AbstractThis paper examines the political, social, and international ramifications of the assassination of Sharif Osman...
by chung chinyi | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The kopitiam in western Singapore that sealed the deal for Joanne Tan’s home purchase was more than just a place to eat. With its bare furnishing, red plastic chairs, and shaky tables, it represented something fundamental to Singapore’s identity—a shared...