Korean BBQ Guide
Korean BBQ, known as "gogi-gui" (고기구이), is more than just grilled meat—it's a cultural dining experience that brings people together around sizzling grills. The sizzle hits your ears first. The rich aroma drifts through the air, promising warmth and flavor. This is...
OCBC’s investment in quantum technology research
Research Collaboration Overview OCBC is conducting a 12-month research program with NUS, NTU, and SMU, focusing on three critical areas where quantum technology could transform banking operations: Derivative Pricing (with NUS): The partnership will explore quantum...
Global concerns about dollar stability
Bank of England's Dollar Risk Assessment The Bank of England has asked some UK lenders to test their resilience to potential U.S. dollar shocks, including extreme scenarios where the dollar swap market could completely dry up. This follows similar requests from...
Housing affordability facing Canadians
Owning a home should be a dream within reach, not a gift handed down. But today, seven in ten new Canadian homebuyers need help from family to unlock the front door. For many, it feels like the only real key is inherited wealth, not hard work. Saving for a down...
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...