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...
Store brand grocery shopping trend
The trend toward store-brand products represents a significant change in how Americans are approaching grocery shopping, driven by persistent inflation concerns and the search for value. The $2 average savings that Bank of America identified is substantial when you...
Bank of Japan Stock Market Moves
BOJ's Strategic Transition: From Bank Stock Offloading to ETF Focus The Scale and Significance of BOJ's ETF Holdings The completion of the BOJ's bank stock sales marks a pivotal moment in Japan's monetary policy normalization. The BOJ holds the equivalent of about 7%...
Singapore Gluten-Free Dining
Singapore's gluten-free dining scene has evolved significantly, offering diverse options from traditional hawker experiences to upscale restaurants. This comprehensive guide covers 19 establishments with detailed analysis of ambience, pricing, signature dishes, and...
Singapore Food Costs in 2025
Singapore continues to be one of the world's most expensive cities, yet its food scene offers remarkable diversity across all price points. Hawker food prices in Singapore went up 6.1 percent in 2023, the highest increase since 2008. These increases were primarily...