by chung chinyi | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
The sharp selloff on Wall Street on January 20, 2026, which saw the S&P 500 plunge 2.04%, the Nasdaq fall 2.38%, and the Dow Jones drop 1.76%, has sent ripples across global financial markets. For Singapore, a small, open economy deeply integrated into global...
by chung chinyi | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Introduction When a restaurant sells 3.3 million bowls of a single dish in one year, expectations naturally run high. Keming Bing Sat, the Hong Kong cha chaan teng phenomenon with 140 locations across Hong Kong and mainland China, has finally arrived in Singapore at...
by chung chinyi | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The recent surge in US Treasury yields to 4.29%—triggered by renewed trade tensions over Greenland and broader tariff concerns—sends ripples far beyond American shores. For Singapore, a highly trade-dependent, globally integrated financial hub, these...
by chung chinyi | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore faces a critical economic juncture in 2026 as President Trump’s aggressive tariff threats—including the latest demands over Greenland—trigger the “Sell America” trade and heighten global uncertainty. Despite finishing 2025...
by chung chinyi | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines Bitcoin’s recent volatility and its implications for Singapore’s financial ecosystem, analyzing whether cryptocurrency serves as a portfolio hedge or risk asset within the local context. With Bitcoin falling below...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore faces a housing affordability paradox: while 90% homeownership suggests success, rising prices and extended BTO wait times are creating accessibility challenges for young families. Unlike Western markets struggling with supply shortages,...
