by chung chinyi | Nov 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: November 2025 Hawaii Meetings Background Context The November 18-20, 2025 maritime security talks in Hawaii represent a critical juncture in US-China military relations during a period of heightened tensions. These working-level meetings under the Military...
by chung chinyi | Nov 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary: The Squeeze on Singapore Savers November 2025 marks a critical inflection point for cash savers in Singapore. While US counterparts enjoy 4-5% risk-free returns, Singaporeans face a deteriorating landscape where top savings accounts are cutting...
by chung chinyi | Nov 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Udon Shin brings Tokyo’s acclaimed udon craftsmanship to Singapore, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first international expansion after 14 years of operations in Japan. Since opening its doors at the Shibuya flagship location in 2011, Udon...
by chung chinyi | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Abbott Laboratories’ US$21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences Corp. presents significant opportunities for Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. This case study examines the deal’s implications for Singapore’s cancer screening landscape,...
by chung chinyi | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The closure of a 25-meter pathway in Kovan’s Robey Crescent in October 2025 represents a significant conflict between private property rights and community access expectations. After more than 30 years of uninterrupted public use, developer...
by chung chinyi | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Balancing Act: Policy Review and Regulatory Recalibration of Singapore’s Collective Sales Regime (En Bloc) Abstract Singapore’s Collective Sales Regime, commonly known as ‘En Bloc,’ is a distinctive legal mechanism enshrined primarily in the Land Titles...
by chung chinyi | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Amos Yee case represents a troubling pattern where a young person weaponized provocation to gain notoriety, ultimately leading to a tragic trajectory from teenage provocateur to convicted sex offender. His story illuminates the dangerous intersection of adolescent...
by chung chinyi | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
While Singapore’s robust housing framework prevents U.S.-style foreclosure crises, emerging indicators suggest growing financial stress among lower-middle-income homeowners. This case study examines three representative households facing mortgage pressures and...
by chung chinyi | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
All Hands Café represents a bold reinvention of the Telok Ayer dining scene, transforming from the former steakhouse Boeuf into a vibrant Japanese-inspired café. Located at 159 Telok Ayer Street, this beautifully renovated shophouse combines modern aesthetics with...
by chung chinyi | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Paradox of Interdependence: Analyzing U.S. Borrowing from Chinese State Banks and its Long-Term Implications for SingaporeAbstract This paper examines the significant and paradoxical findings of a recent AidData report, which reveals that the United States has...
