by chung chinyi | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Market Overview: Major indices fell from record highs, with the S&P 500 down 0.8%, Nasdaq down 0.9%, and Dow down 0.9% Fresh tariff uncertainty drove the decline, with President Trump announcing 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea starting August 1...
by chung chinyi | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s property market presents unique challenges for borrowers with less-than-perfect credit scores. Unlike many Western markets, Singapore’s mortgage landscape is dominated by major local and international banks, with Credit Bureau Singapore (CBS)...
by chung chinyi | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore faces a unique convergence of demographic transformation and technological disruption. While the city-state is well-prepared for AI adoption, it stands highly exposed to AI’s workplace effects due to its large skilled workforce. The IMF estimates that...
by chung chinyi | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Yum Cha Restaurant celebrates Singapore’s 60th anniversary with an innovative limited-time menu that brilliantly reimagines iconic local flavors through the lens of traditional dim sum craftsmanship. Available until August 31, 2025, this special collection...
by chung chinyi | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The integration of crypto and tech companies into traditional banking poses significant systemic risks, particularly relevant to Singapore’s position as a leading financial hub. While the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has taken a measured approach with...
by chung chinyi | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Nintendo Switch 2, launching at $450 USD, represents Nintendo’s incremental evolution strategy rather than revolutionary innovation. For Singapore’s unique gaming market—characterized by high disposable income, tech-savvy consumers, and...
