by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
On November 13, 2025, a violent altercation at Laguna Park condominium in Marine Parade shattered Singapore’s reputation for safety, claiming the life of 68-year-old Tham Lup Hong and bringing into sharp focus a disturbing trend: the nation is experiencing an...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Deadline Day Objection On November 17, 2025, Lee Hsien Yang submitted a formal written objection to the government’s plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road as a national monument—precisely on the deadline day for such objections. This timing itself carries...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Historic Vote Marks Turning Point in Gaza Conflict On November 17, 2025, the United Nations Security Council adopted a landmark US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, marking a potentially pivotal moment in the...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore represents a critical climate paradox: a wealthy, technologically advanced city-state facing existential threats from climate change, yet struggling to achieve climate targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. As a low-lying island nation highly...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Legacy Written in Paper and Cardboard In the narrow shophouses of 1970s Chinatown, the Tay family’s story began not with spreadsheets and algorithms, but with the rhythmic thud of waste paper bundles hitting wooden floors. Karung guni men—Singapore’s...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Malaysian ringgit has appreciated significantly against the Singapore dollar in recent months, moving from above RM3.30 to around RM3.18 per Singapore dollar. This shift represents approximately a 3-4% appreciation that directly impacts the purchasing power of...
by chung chinyi | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Japanese dining scene has evolved dramatically over the years, transforming from basic sushi chains to a sophisticated landscape of specialty restaurants offering authentic regional cuisine. This comprehensive review explores 15 standout...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
This case study examines the implications of major US corporate earnings (Nvidia, Walmart, Target, Home Depot) and Federal Reserve policy signals on Singapore’s economy and financial markets. As a highly trade-dependent, open economy, Singapore faces both...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s digital banking sector faces an unprecedented surge in fraud and scam claims, with incidents more than doubling in 2025 compared to the entire previous year. This comprehensive analysis examines the dramatic rise in scam claims, the vulnerabilities...
by chung chinyi | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s inflation environment in mid-2025 reflects a unique convergence of external headwinds and domestic policy effectiveness. With core inflation at 0.5% and headline inflation at 0.6% as of July 2025, the city-state demonstrates how a small, open economy...
