OCBC Bank In-App Calling Initiative

OCBC Bank In-App Calling Initiative

OCBC is progressively introducing in-app calling capabilities for retail banking customers through their mobile app, following a successful launch for corporate customers in June. Main Benefits Enhanced Security: In-app calls are much more difficult for scammers to...
Tiong Bahru HIP Vote Failure

Tiong Bahru HIP Vote Failure

Executive Summary Two heritage HDB blocks in Tiong Bahru (Block 35 Lim Liak Street and Block 34 Kim Cheng Street) failed to achieve the 75% voting threshold required for the Home Improvement Programme by margins of just 1-2 votes. This case reveals critical...
Guide to Mexican Eateries in Singapore

Guide to Mexican Eateries in Singapore

Singapore’s Mexican food scene has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transforming from a handful of basic Tex-Mex outlets to a vibrant collection of authentic taquerías, modern fusion concepts, and traditional Mexican restaurants. This comprehensive...
Project Wolbachia Singapore

Project Wolbachia Singapore

Executive Summary Project Wolbachia represents Singapore’s innovative approach to dengue control through biological intervention. By releasing male Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes that produce non-viable eggs when mating with wild females, the program has achieved...
Singapore Housing Down Payment

Singapore Housing Down Payment

Executive Summary Singapore’s property market presents a uniquely challenging landscape in 2025-2026, with mandatory 25% down payments for private property, punitive taxes on second homes, and supply constraints driving continued price appreciation. This report...
Review of Singapore Food Assistance Programs

Review of Singapore Food Assistance Programs

Overview Singapore’s food assistance landscape comprises 25 dedicated organizations working under the Charity Food Workgroup and Ministry of Social and Family Development initiative. These programs provide crucial support through cooked meals, food rations,...