Merger of Henson Group and myCloudDoor to form ALIANDO
This is a significant development in the Microsoft partner ecosystem! The merger of Henson Group and myCloudDoor to form ALIANDO creates what appears to be a substantial global Microsoft partner with impressive credentials - being described as the #1 Azure Cloud...
How education affects the economy
Picture a world where every person holds a secret power. That power is learning. Each lesson opens a door to something better — a job that excites you, a paycheck that grows, a life that feels full of promise. In busy cities and quiet towns, people are seizing this...
How to Live on a Budget in Singapore
The first time you walk through Singapore’s busy streets, you feel it — the city’s energy, its promise, and yes, its price tags. Some say life here is costly, and they’re not wrong. But there’s more to the story. Behind every glittering skyscraper and bustling hawker...
Market Volatility Analysis: Trump-Powell Fed Chair Standoff
The ongoing tensions between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have created significant market uncertainty, with far-reaching implications for global financial stability. While Trump stated it's "highly unlikely" he'll fire Powell, the very...
Far East Plaza Food Guide
Step into Far East Plaza and step back in time. This is where stories began for many, when laughter echoed through the halls and teenagers filled the air with dreams. Opened in 1982, it still sits proudly on Scotts Road, right in the heart of Orchard. But Far East...
Central bank bond market shifts
Main Trend: Central banks and official institutions have purchased 20% of eurozone government debt sold through syndications this year, up from 16% for all of 2024. This represents a substantial increase in institutional demand. Market Context: The increased buying...
Wall Street bank CEOs observe impacts of tariffs
CEO Observations on Client Behavior Cautious Corporate Actions: Bank executives are seeing their corporate clients become more hesitant about major investments. Citigroup's Jane Fraser noted "pauses in capex and hiring" among their client base, while Wells Fargo's...
The Butcher’s Dining
Korean Gourmet Butcher & All-Day Dining Experience Restaurant Overview Location: 593 Havelock Road #01-03, Isetan Building, Singapore 169641Concept: Korean gourmet butchery, grocer, and restaurantContact: +65 6970 3898Overall Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ambience &...
Walmart, JP Morgan and Amazon adopt stablecoins
This article adds another important dimension to the stablecoin story - now we're seeing major financial institutions positioning themselves in this space alongside the retail giants. Here are the key developments: JPMorgan's Strategic Shift Jamie Dimon's comments are...
Japan’s (SMBC) increasing stakes in India’s Yes Bank
Current Transaction Status: SMBC has applied to India's Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for approval to acquire an additional 4.9% stake in Yes Bank This would bring SMBC's total ownership to just under 25% The RBI is currently studying the proposal but hasn't given...