Global Food Price Trends

Global Food Price Trends

As world food prices show mixed signals, Singapore’s import-dependent food system faces continued challenges in 2026 Singapore, January 11, 2026 – While global food prices dipped for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025, Singaporean households and...
High Court Ruling on Banking Negligence

High Court Ruling on Banking Negligence

The Case That Clarifies Client-Banker Relationships The recent High Court dismissal of Fiona Lee Hsueh Ching’s negligence suit against her former Julius Baer relationship manager has sent ripples through Singapore’s private banking sector, establishing...
Iran’s Crisis

Iran’s Crisis

Executive Summary Iran is experiencing its largest uprising since the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, with demonstrations erupting across all 31 provinces following a sharp economic collapse. At least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed, with estimates...
Greenland Crisis

Greenland Crisis

The Unfolding Crisis The recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Denmark over Greenland has sent shockwaves through the international community. On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that the US needs to own Greenland to prevent...
Parkway Parade Food Guide

Parkway Parade Food Guide

Overall Mall Assessment Parkway Parade has transformed into a compelling dining destination in the East, especially with improved accessibility via Marine Parade MRT Station. The mall offers diverse international cuisines with a notable emphasis on quality over...
Cuba-Venezuela Crisis

Cuba-Venezuela Crisis

Case Study: The Unraveling of a Strategic Alliance Historical Context The Cuba-Venezuela relationship has been one of the most significant bilateral partnerships in Latin America since Hugo Chávez came to power in Venezuela in 1999. This alliance was built on...
US-Venezuela Crisis

US-Venezuela Crisis

Case Study Background Context The January 3, 2026 US military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro represents a watershed moment in Western Hemisphere geopolitics and US-China relations. This operation unfolded against two...
Singapore’s Best Pen Cai 2026

Singapore’s Best Pen Cai 2026

Understanding Pen Cai: Beyond the CNY Hype Pen cai, or poon choi, represents far more than just another Chinese New Year dish. This traditional Cantonese creation has deep cultural roots extending beyond Singapore’s common association with reunion dinners....