by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore represents a critical climate paradox: a wealthy, technologically advanced city-state facing existential threats from climate change, yet struggling to achieve climate targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. As a low-lying island nation highly...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Legacy Written in Paper and Cardboard In the narrow shophouses of 1970s Chinatown, the Tay family’s story began not with spreadsheets and algorithms, but with the rhythmic thud of waste paper bundles hitting wooden floors. Karung guni men—Singapore’s...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Malaysian ringgit has appreciated significantly against the Singapore dollar in recent months, moving from above RM3.30 to around RM3.18 per Singapore dollar. This shift represents approximately a 3-4% appreciation that directly impacts the purchasing power of...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Japanese dining scene has evolved dramatically over the years, transforming from basic sushi chains to a sophisticated landscape of specialty restaurants offering authentic regional cuisine. This comprehensive review explores 15 standout...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
This case study examines the implications of major US corporate earnings (Nvidia, Walmart, Target, Home Depot) and Federal Reserve policy signals on Singapore’s economy and financial markets. As a highly trade-dependent, open economy, Singapore faces both...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s digital banking sector faces an unprecedented surge in fraud and scam claims, with incidents more than doubling in 2025 compared to the entire previous year. This comprehensive analysis examines the dramatic rise in scam claims, the vulnerabilities...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s inflation environment in mid-2025 reflects a unique convergence of external headwinds and domestic policy effectiveness. With core inflation at 0.5% and headline inflation at 0.6% as of July 2025, the city-state demonstrates how a small, open economy...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Paradox of Progress Just a 10-minute boat ride from COP30’s gleaming conference venue in Belem, Brazil, Combu Island presents a microcosm of environmental injustice that challenges simplistic narratives about economic development and climate action. The...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Funan Mall has undergone a remarkable transformation from its previous incarnation as a dated IT marketplace into a modern lifestyle destination that rivals Singapore’s best shopping centers. Located at City Hall MRT Station, this revitalized space...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Case Overview: A woman and her eldest daughter tried to claim $4 million from joint bank accounts held with the family patriarch They were unsuccessful because the patriarch’s will specified that his assets should be divided equally among all four of his...
