by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study Background Context The January 3, 2026 US military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro represents a watershed moment in Western Hemisphere geopolitics and US-China relations. This operation unfolded against two...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Pen Cai: Beyond the CNY Hype Pen cai, or poon choi, represents far more than just another Chinese New Year dish. This traditional Cantonese creation has deep cultural roots extending beyond Singapore’s common association with reunion dinners....
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Introduction The recent controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot has sent shockwaves through the global tech community, and Singapore finds itself at a critical juncture in navigating the complex intersection of artificial intelligence innovation,...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Clear Secure recently opened its biometric screening program at US airports to travelers from 40 additional countries, including Singapore, marking a significant expansion that creates both opportunities and challenges for Singaporean travelers and...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Art of Lo Hei: More Than Just a Salad As the Year of the Horse gallops into Singapore, I embarked on a gastronomic exploration of the city’s most compelling Yusheng offerings—a ritual that transforms a simple raw fish salad into a theatrical celebration of...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: US Retirement Legislative Landscape Background The United States retirement industry is navigating a complex legislative environment in 2026, building on the foundation of the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 legislation. Key stakeholders, including industry...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Overall Review Golden Mile Food Centre stands as one of Singapore’s hidden culinary treasures, often overshadowed by its now-defunct neighbor, Golden Mile Tower Complex. However, this hawker centre has quietly built a reputation as a diverse food destination...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Singapore faces significant food insecurity despite its economic development. According to The Hunger Report by Singapore Management University’s Lien Centre for Social Innovation, 10.4% of households experienced food insecurity at least once within 12 months in...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Pattern of Overcharging Emerges The recent judicial finding against lawyer Vijay Kumar Rai of Arbiters Law Corporation marks a troubling pattern in Singapore’s legal profession. Within the span of just over a year, two separate cases have resulted in courts...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) immigration complex experienced a critical autogate system failure affecting foreign passport holders beginning January 10, 2026. With at least 68 autogates offline across entry and exit points, tens of thousands of...
