by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Breakfast Buddy represents a micro-scale yet profoundly impactful community intervention addressing childhood food insecurity in Singapore’s rental flat communities. Launched in February 2025 by Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi in Ang Mo Kio, this initiative serves...
by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the pre-dawn hours of September 30, 2025, federal agents executed what would become one of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations in recent U.S. history. The raid on a dilapidated apartment building in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood...
by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Paradigm Shift in Diplomacy In a revealing admission that speaks to fundamental changes in global politics, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan recently observed that “foreign policy now has domestic salience.” This seemingly...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Orchard Road may be known for luxury shopping and high-end dining, but tucked away in its malls and plazas are hidden gems serving delicious, affordable meals. This comprehensive review covers 15 budget-friendly eateries where you can enjoy satisfying dishes for $10...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Starting a hawker stall business in Singapore represents both an opportunity and a significant challenge. This comprehensive review examines real-world scenarios faced by aspiring hawkers, analyzing the financial, operational, and strategic considerations that...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
This case study examines the Tan family’s 15-year housing journey in Singapore, from their first BTO flat to upgrading to a private condominium, illustrating the complexities of credit assessment, government regulations, and financial planning in...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Value Meals @ South West programme represents an innovative approach to addressing cost-of-living pressures in Singapore through public-private partnership. Launched in March 2025 as part of SG60 celebrations, the initiative combines technology, corporate social...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The 20-day US government shutdown (starting Oct 1, 2025) creates a “data blackout” that poses significant challenges for Singapore’s trade-dependent economy. With growth already projected at just 1.5-2.5% in 2025 amid US-China trade tensions, the...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
President Donald Trump’s recent comments downplaying the risk of Chinese military action against Taiwan, coupled with his optimistic outlook on reaching a trade deal with Beijing, represent a significant shift in US-China discourse. These remarks, made ahead of...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
On October 19, 2025, four thieves executed what French media are calling the “heist of the century” at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Using industrial equipment and precise timing, they stole priceless French crown jewels in a brazen daylight robbery that has...
