Best Performing Singapore Blue Chips 2025

Best Performing Singapore Blue Chips 2025

Market Overview The Straits Times Index (STI) has delivered impressive gains in 2025, rising over 21% year-to-date as of December 15, 2025. While not all blue-chip stocks participated equally in this rally, three companies stand out as exceptional performers, each...
Complete Teppanyaki Dining Guide

Complete Teppanyaki Dining Guide

Restaurant Reviews Shima at Goodwood Park Hotel Rating: 4.5/5 Singapore’s pioneering teppanyaki establishment since 1980 delivers an authentic experience that justifies its longevity. The all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at $59 represents excellent value, though...
West Bank Settlement Expansion

West Bank Settlement Expansion

Case Study: December 2024 Settlement Approval Background On December 11-12, 2024, Israel’s Security Cabinet approved a significant expansion of West Bank settlements, legitimizing 19 settlement outposts—establishing 11 new settlements and formalizing 8...
The 1MDB Scandal

The 1MDB Scandal

Case Study: Anatomy of a Mega-Corruption Scandal Background The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal represents one of the largest kleptocracy cases in modern history. Established in 2009 as a sovereign wealth fund intended to foster Malaysia’s economic...
Nvidia-Groq Deal

Nvidia-Groq Deal

Executive Summary Nvidia’s $20 billion licensing agreement with Groq represents a watershed moment in AI chip development, signaling the industry’s shift from training-focused infrastructure to inference optimization. This case study examines the strategic...
Raffles Place Dining Guide

Raffles Place Dining Guide

Budget-Friendly Eateries 1. The Good Boys @ Raffles Place Concept & Ambience A modern health-focused fast-casual spot that challenges the notion that nutritious food can’t be convenient. The atmosphere balances efficiency with wellness, creating a space...
US Strike Against ISIS in Nigeria

US Strike Against ISIS in Nigeria

Executive Summary On December 25, 2025, the United States conducted its first known airstrike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria’s Sokoto state, marking a significant escalation in US military engagement in West Africa. This analysis examines the case,...
Singapore Housing Affordability 2026

Singapore Housing Affordability 2026

Executive Summary Singapore faces a paradox: ranked 11th globally for housing affordability with nearly 90% homeownership, yet experiencing growing affordability pressures domestically. The price-to-income ratio for BTO flats increased from 3.33 in 2001 to 4.07 in...