PUBLIC CEO CONFLICTS AND CORPORATE BEHAVIOR

PUBLIC CEO CONFLICTS AND CORPORATE BEHAVIOR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The January 2026 public feud between Elon Musk (SpaceX) and Michael O’Leary (Ryanair CEO) involved mutual insults, social media battles, and promotional campaigns that resulted in positive publicity and stock price increases for both companies....
THE FED’S RATE PAUSE

THE FED’S RATE PAUSE

As the US Federal Reserve prepares to hold interest rates steady this week, the decision reverberates far beyond American shores. For Singapore, a small open economy deeply integrated into global financial markets, the Fed’s pause carries multifaceted...
Orchid Live Seafood

Orchid Live Seafood

Restaurant Overview Orchid Live Seafood at HomeTeamNS Khatib in Yishun represents a modern elevation of traditionally humble ingredients, particularly in their mastery of lobster porridge – a dish they claim to have invented. This Teochew-style seafood...
TRUMP’S SOUTH KOREA TARIFF HIKE

TRUMP’S SOUTH KOREA TARIFF HIKE

The Situation On January 26, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on South Korean imports from 15 percent to 25 percent, targeting automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and other goods under reciprocal trade measures. Trump accused South...
THE WASHINGTON POST’S RETRENCHMENT

THE WASHINGTON POST’S RETRENCHMENT

As the Washington Post prepares to implement what could be its most severe staffing cuts in recent years, with up to 300 positions potentially eliminated, the consequences extend far beyond American shores to reach readers in Singapore and across Asia who have come to...