by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore faces two concurrent requests from the United States in early 2026: corporate sponsorship for the US Semiquincentennial celebrations and membership in President Trump’s proposed Board of Peace. These requests present diplomatic,...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary As global enterprises pivot from AI experimentation to strategic deployment, Singapore finds itself at a critical juncture. With over 60% of its population using generative AI tools in the past year, the city-state leads the world alongside the UAE...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
The sharp deterioration in the UK labor market, with payrolls falling by 43,000 in December 2024—the fastest decline since the pandemic—signals broader economic headwinds that could ripple across to Singapore. As the UK grapples with rising unemployment, cooling...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
January 20, 2026 — Dutch banking giant ING Group has reached the halfway mark of its ambitious €1.1 billion share buyback program, a development that carries significant implications for Singapore’s financial ecosystem, from institutional investors to the...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The U.S. dollar’s retreat to week-lows amid renewed geopolitical tensions and the resurgence of the “Sell America” trade presents a complex picture for Singapore. While the city-state’s economy faces challenges from weakening...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Critical Analysis of Singapore’s Premier Prosperity Tosses Chinese New Year 2026 has ushered in a renaissance of yu sheng innovation across Singapore’s dining scene. What was once a straightforward ritual of tossing shredded vegetables and salmon has...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
January 20, 2026 Executive Summary Japan’s government bond market is experiencing its most dramatic upheaval in three decades, with 40-year yields breaching 4 percent for the first time since 2007 and 10-year yields surging above 2.3 percent—levels not seen...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Singaporeans flick on a light switch or charge their phones, few pause to consider the vast, intricate infrastructure humming quietly in the background. This invisibility is precisely what the Energy Market Authority’s groundbreaking photo exhibition seeks...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines the 100 fastest-growing companies in Singapore for 2026, compiled by The Straits Times and Statista. The analysis reveals significant growth concentrated in construction and engineering, fintech, and IT sectors, with...
by chung chinyi | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
The recently announced US-Taiwan tariff agreement, which includes a massive $500 billion commitment to boost American semiconductor production, marks a watershed moment in the global technology landscape. While the deal centers on Washington and Taipei, its ripple...
