by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The recent charges against Singapore Precious Metals Exchange (SPME) and its director Victor Foo represent more than just another financial crime case. This prosecution sends ripples through Singapore’s carefully cultivated reputation as a clean, well-regulated...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Crisis in Perspective The devastating wildfires that tore through Chile’s Biobío and Ñuble regions in January 2026 have claimed at least 20 lives, destroyed over 325 structures, and forced more than 50,000 people to evacuate. While geographically distant,...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Overview En Yeoh’s Bak Kut Teh represents a fascinating culinary collaboration between Singapore’s EN Group and the legendary Yeoh’s Bak Kut Teh from Klang, Malaysia—an establishment with over three decades of heritage dating back to 1990....
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Perfect Storm Hitting Electronics Markets Singapore consumers are bracing for a significant shock to their wallets as the global memory chip shortage drives up prices for everything from smartphones to laptops. What began as an infrastructure race among tech...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Nestled within the elegant Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel along Orchard Road, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (萬豪軒) stands as a beacon of refined Cantonese gastronomy. As the Year of the Horse approaches, the restaurant unveils its carefully curated Lunar New Year...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
A High-Stakes Diplomatic Balancing Act Singapore finds itself at a critical juncture as it weighs an invitation to join President Donald Trump’s controversial Board of Peace, a decision that could significantly reshape the city-state’s carefully calibrated...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Unlike the US market where sellers outnumber buyers by 47%, Singapore’s 2026 property landscape operates under fundamentally different dynamics shaped by government intervention, land scarcity, and controlled supply mechanisms. This case study...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
President Donald Trump’s combative address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, sent shockwaves through global capitals. While Singapore was not directly mentioned in his wide-ranging critique of allies and adversaries, the speech’s...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Historic Alliance Fractures Over Free Speech Dispute The disintegration of Australia’s centre-right opposition coalition on January 22, 2026, marks more than just a domestic political crisis—it signals potential shifts in regional dynamics that Singapore must...
by chung chinyi | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Trial That Marks an Era’s End As Hong Kong’s High Court begins the landmark trial of three former leaders of the now-disbanded Tiananmen vigil organizers today, the proceedings represent far more than a legal case. The charges of “inciting...
