by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
The arrival of Leo Brent Bozell III as U.S. ambassador to South Africa marks a critical juncture in deteriorating U.S.-South African relations—a development that, while geographically distant, carries potential ramifications for Singapore’s strategic interests,...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Review Pho Thin 13 represents an ambitious culinary bridge between Hanoi’s street food legacy and Singapore’s evolving Vietnamese dining scene. The franchise, operated by a passionate Singaporean-Vietnamese couple, deliberately expands beyond...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s $15.1 billion budget surplus for 2025, representing 1.9% of GDP and more than double the government’s $6.8 billion estimate, reflects both robust economic performance and the increasing volatility of Singapore’s revenue...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary A devastating revelation from Nepal has exposed one of South Asia’s most severe public health crises: over 60 percent of households are consuming sewage-contaminated drinking water. This is not merely a distant humanitarian concern—it...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Review Summary Covent Garden Kway Chap represents a remarkable example of heritage Teochew cuisine, operating for over six decades since the early 1960s. The establishment delivers exceptional value with portions starting at $3.50, maintaining quality standards that...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s high-yield savings account landscape in early 2026 presents a unique environment where savers can still earn real returns above inflation despite a significantly lower rate environment compared to global markets. With inflation at...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
An analysis of how Britain’s expanded online safety rules may influence Singapore’s approach to AI governance and digital safety Introduction The United Kingdom’s decision to extend its Online Safety Act to cover AI chatbots marks a pivotal moment in...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Introduction: A City-State at the Crossroads of Global Energy Security As Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Geneva for critical nuclear negotiations with the United States, and Revolutionary Guards conduct military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz,...
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Review Overall Assessment: 7.5/10 178 Lor Mee occupies a modest corner in Tiong Bahru Market’s hawker centre, distinguished primarily by its unconventional offering of shark meat—a protein rarely encountered in contemporary Singaporean hawker fare....
by chung chinyi | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The dramatic return of Asian institutional capital to Australian property markets represents more than a cyclical recovery—it signals a fundamental reordering of cross-border investment flows with significant implications for asset pricing,...