by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Critical Week Ahead for Southeast Asia’s Rising Economic Power As Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party prepares to convene its 14th five-yearly congress from January 19-25, the outcomes will reverberate far beyond Hanoi’s political halls. For...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Manufacturing Error That Mirrors Modern Anxieties When a plush toy horse left a factory in Yiwu, China with its mouth stitched upside down, no one could have predicted it would become a cultural phenomenon. Yet within days of photos surfacing online, the...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Seismic Shift in Malaysian Opposition Politics The resignation of former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN) on January 1, 2026, marks a watershed moment in Malaysian politics. For the first time in the nation’s history, an...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary On January 12, 2026, Singapore’s Parliament convened to address two critical national issues: escalating private healthcare costs driving insurance reforms, and questions about the performance of the nation’s sovereign wealth funds amid...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Overview As Chinese New Year approaches, the pressure to deliver an impressive reunion dinner can be overwhelming. This review analyzes four ready-to-cook meal options in Singapore that promise to deliver festive flavors without the kitchen chaos. Each option has been...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The ongoing protests in Iran, which began in early January 2026 over economic grievances and evolved into a broader movement against the theocratic regime, represent a significant geopolitical development with potential implications for Singapore...
