by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS | DIGITAL FINANCE | FINANCIAL INCLUSION By Special Correspondent | Singapore, 18 February 2026 When Ericsson and Mastercard announced their partnership on Wednesday morning, the press release was datestamped Stockholm. But the story it tells —...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
How a San Francisco startup became the indispensable backbone of global connectivity — and why it matters more than ever to Singapore Introduction: The Internet’s Quiet Guardian Every time you load a webpage, stream a video, or log into a work application, there...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
CASE STUDYGambling or Derivatives? The U.S. Jurisdictional Battle and Its Implications for SingaporeFebruary 2026 ABSTRACT This case study examines the emerging jurisdictional conflict in the United States over prediction markets—specifically whether sports-linked...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Comprehensive Gastronomic Review328 Katong Laksa Hotpot Experience216 East Coast Road, Singapore | Reviewed February 2026— ✦ —I. Preamble: The Provocation of a Beloved ClassicLaksa is not merely a dish in Singapore; it is a civilisational statement. Evolved from the...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Practical New Year Financial Plan for Singaporeans A structured 5-step framework to understand your income, CPF, debts, and savings — and build achievable financial goals for the year ahead. Introduction: Why a Money Audit Matters in SingaporeThe start of a new year...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
CASE STUDYTax Strategy, Stock Implications, and Singapore Market ImpactFebruary 2026 Executive SummaryOn 17 February 2026, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) announced its intention to relocate its corporate headquarters from Denver, Colorado to Miami, Florida. This...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
43 North Canal Road, Singapore 059299 I. Overview & Establishment ProfileRainbow Rice House occupies a quiet stretch of North Canal Road, a three-minute walk from Clarke Quay MRT Station, yet worlds removed from the frenetic pace of the entertainment district it...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
RESTAURANT REVIEWShangri-La Singapore, Tower Wing, Lobby LevelCantonese Fine Dining · ★★★★½ Ambience & SettingShang Palace occupies a deliberate remove from the city’s clamour. Tucked into the Lobby Level of Shangri-La Singapore’s Tower Wing, the...
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Teochew Slice Mackerel Fish Soup Fortune Centre, 190 Middle Road, #02-31, Singapore 188979OverviewThere is a particular kind of culinary courage in Singapore’s hawker landscape — the courage of an eatery that refuses to be what its signage suggests....
by chung chinyi | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
February 18, 2026 | In-Depth Analysis — On the morning of February 17, American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner did something that would have seemed extraordinary even in the most ambitious diplomatic playbook: they shuttled across Geneva in a single...
