by chung chinyi | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Title:”Not About Condoms”: A Critical Analysis of China’s Contraceptive Tax as a Demographic Policy Measure in 2026 AbstractIn January 2026, the Chinese government removed long-standing tax exemptions on contraceptives, imposing a 13% value-added tax (VAT)...
by chung chinyi | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Title: The Impact of U.S. Military Action in Venezuela on Global Oil Prices: A Near-Term Analysis AbstractThis paper examines the implications of the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in early 2026 on global crude oil prices....
by chung chinyi | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Title: China’s Services Sector Slowdown: A Six-Month Low and Its Implications in December 2025 AbstractThis paper examines the December 2025 slowdown in China’s services sector, which expanded at its weakest pace in six months, with the RatingDog China Services PMI at...
by chung chinyi | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Title: TSMC Share Surge: The Role of Goldman Sachs’ Price Target and AI-Driven Market Dynamics AbstractThe surge in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) shares to a record high of 6.9% on January 5, 2026, marked a pivotal moment in the global...
by chung chinyi | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Title:Re‑Imagining the Teaching Profession in Singapore: An Analysis of the Ministry of Education’s 2026 Initiatives to Redesign Teacher Duties and Reduce Workload Abstract In early 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) announced a comprehensive programme to...
by chung chinyi | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Title: China’s Strategic Engagement with Ireland: Deepening Bilateral Ties in a Complex Geopolitical Landscape AbstractThis paper examines the evolving relationship between China and Ireland, focusing on the 2026 high-level meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping...
