Dona Manis Heritage Bakehouse

Dona Manis Heritage Bakehouse

Rating: 4/5 | Heritage Comfort | East Coast Road, Katong For decades, devotees of Dona Manis have clutched paper boxes of banana pie in the basement of Katong Shopping Centre with nowhere to sit. That era has ended. Dona Manis Heritage Bakehouse, the...
Singapore Property Mortgage Gap

Singapore Property Mortgage Gap

Executive Summary Singapore faces a property wealth divide driven not primarily by mortgage rate differentials (unlike the US), but by property price appreciation timing and punitive regulatory barriers that lock homeowners in place. Those who...
Singapore Credit Scoring System

Singapore Credit Scoring System

Executive Summary This case study examines the credit scoring landscape in Singapore, analyzing real-world scenarios faced by consumers, identifying systemic challenges, and proposing comprehensive solutions to improve financial literacy and creditworthiness among...
Singapore Post-Holiday Returns

Singapore Post-Holiday Returns

Executive Summary Singapore’s retail sector faces a transformative challenge as post-holiday return dynamics evolve. With the retail market valued at SGD 67.9 billion (USD 50.38 billion) in 2025 and projected growth to SGD 77.3 billion (USD 57.39 billion) by...
Workers’ Party Leadership Crisis

Workers’ Party Leadership Crisis

Executive Summary The Workers’ Party of Singapore faces its most significant leadership crisis since its formation, triggered by party chief Pritam Singh’s conviction for lying to Parliament’s Committee of Privileges. A cadre member has requested a...
Cambodia-Thailand Border Crisis

Cambodia-Thailand Border Crisis

A Fragile Ceasefire in Southeast Asia’s Backyard When Cambodia and Thailand signed their second ceasefire agreement on December 27, 2025, the relief across Southeast Asia was palpable but cautious. After 20 days of the most intense fighting between the neighbors...
Budget-Friendly Eateries in Singapore’s East

Budget-Friendly Eateries in Singapore’s East

A comprehensive analysis of affordable dining destinations where quality meets value, with all mains priced under $15. 1. Cheeky Bee Hoon | Katong Concept: Retro-inspired bee hoon specialist by ex-JIDAI Restaurant chefPrice Range: $3.80 – $13.80Halal Status: Not...
Singapore Crime Analysis 2025-2026

Singapore Crime Analysis 2025-2026

Executive Summary Singapore faced unprecedented crime challenges in 2025, with emerging threats in drug-laced vaping, Singaporean-led overseas scam syndicates, rising violent crimes, and persistent traffic violations. This comprehensive analysis examines key case...