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HSBC’s coal financing controversy

HSBC’s coal financing controversy

The Controversy: HSBC is facing criticism for helping raise $1 billion for Glencore, a major coal producer, despite the bank’s 2021 public commitment to stop financing coal expansion. This represents a clear contradiction between the bank’s stated climate...
Hunan Cuisine Exploration

Hunan Cuisine Exploration

Comprehensive Analysis of Hunan Cuisine (Xiangcai) Introduction and Historical Context Hunan cuisine, known as xiangcai (湘菜), represents one of China’s eight major culinary traditions and has emerged as the fastest-growing regional cuisine in modern China. Named...
Federal Reserve Stress Tests 2025

Federal Reserve Stress Tests 2025

Test Results: All 22 major banks passed the stress tests, including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs. The banks would have remained solvent despite absorbing approximately $550 billion in theoretical losses. Less Rigorous...
Labubu Toy Craze at Ion Orchard

Labubu Toy Craze at Ion Orchard

The June 28, 2025 launch of Pop Mart’s “The Monsters Wacky Mart Series” at Ion Orchard represents a microcosm of one of the most significant retail and cultural phenomena of the 2020s. What began as a simple toy launch drew 160 dedicated fans queuing...
Budget Meals Guide

Budget Meals Guide

Here are some suggestions for budget-friendly meals you can cook at home in Singapore. Try making fried rice with leftover vegetables, eggs, and a bit of soy sauce. It’s quick, filling, and customizable with whatever you have on hand. Another easy option is chicken...