by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Medical Emergency Forces Major Route Disruption A United Airlines flight bound for Singapore from San Francisco was forced to divert to Manila on January 12, 2026, highlighting both the unpredictable nature of long-haul aviation and the ripple effects such incidents...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Photo: IKEA Singapore Chinese New Year is galloping closer, and IKEA Singapore is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the Year of the Horse with an exciting lineup of festive food offerings, exclusive member deals, and home furnishing promotions that will have you...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam is seeking to consolidate power by combining the roles of party chief and state president, marking a potential shift toward a China-style centralized leadership model. As the Communist Party congress...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Gastronomic Journey Through Lunar New Year Traditions Chinese New Year cuisine represents far more than sustenance—it embodies centuries of cultural wisdom, familial bonds, and aspirational symbolism woven into every bite. This comprehensive analysis explores six...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Critical Week Ahead for Southeast Asia’s Rising Economic Power As Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party prepares to convene its 14th five-yearly congress from January 19-25, the outcomes will reverberate far beyond Hanoi’s political halls. For...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Manufacturing Error That Mirrors Modern Anxieties When a plush toy horse left a factory in Yiwu, China with its mouth stitched upside down, no one could have predicted it would become a cultural phenomenon. Yet within days of photos surfacing online, the...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Seismic Shift in Malaysian Opposition Politics The resignation of former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN) on January 1, 2026, marks a watershed moment in Malaysian politics. For the first time in the nation’s history, an...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary On January 12, 2026, Singapore’s Parliament convened to address two critical national issues: escalating private healthcare costs driving insurance reforms, and questions about the performance of the nation’s sovereign wealth funds amid...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Overview As Chinese New Year approaches, the pressure to deliver an impressive reunion dinner can be overwhelming. This review analyzes four ready-to-cook meal options in Singapore that promise to deliver festive flavors without the kitchen chaos. Each option has been...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The ongoing protests in Iran, which began in early January 2026 over economic grievances and evolved into a broader movement against the theocratic regime, represent a significant geopolitical development with potential implications for Singapore...
