by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore presents a contrasting case study to Canada’s unbanked crisis. With over 98% of adult residents having bank accounts, Singapore has largely solved basic financial access. However, the city-state faces different challenges around...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Origin Story Chilli crab is one of Singapore’s most iconic national dishes, created in 1956 by street food hawker Cher Yam Tian. She started by adding bottled chilli sauce to her stir-fried crabs, selling them from a pushcart in Kallang. The dish...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: Balancing Efficiency and Accountability Background Italy’s December 2025 parliamentary approval of sweeping public tender reforms represents a fundamental shift in how one of Europe’s major economies manages public spending oversight. The...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The 1MDB Saga Background The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal represents one of the world’s largest financial fraud cases, involving approximately RM53 billion (S$16.8 billion). Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak established 1MDB...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Reviews Vincenzo Capuano (Robertson Quay) Rating: 4.5/5 Vincenzo Capuano brings authentic Neapolitan excellence to Singapore’s riverside dining precinct. The 35-year-old Naples-born founder has successfully transported his hometown’s pizza...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Featured Restaurant Reviews Encore by Rhubarb – Best New Restaurant Location: 3 Duxton HillHours: Noon-2:30pm, 6:30-9:30pm (Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat), Closed Wed & SunPrice Range: $$$ (Lunch $48, Dinner $88) Ambience Encore occupies an intimate 32-seat space...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The global banking industry stands at a critical inflection point as it enters 2026. This case study examines five transformative trends reshaping financial services, with particular emphasis on their implications for Singapore’s banking...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study Historical Context Thailand and Cambodia have contested sovereignty along their 817-kilometer land border for over a century. The frontier contains multiple undemarcated sections, creating persistent flashpoints that have periodically erupted into armed...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
An Analysis of Object Symbolism in Contemporary Consumer Culture Introduction: Objects as Cultural Mirrors The objects we choose to surround ourselves with are never merely functional. They are laden with meaning, serving as extensions of identity, markers of...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The Hadramout Tensions (December 2025) Background Yemen’s conflict has entered a new phase with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) asserting control over eastern provinces, creating friction within what was nominally an alliance against Houthi...
