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...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
CNY 2026 falls on Wednesday, January 29, celebrating the Year of the Horse 🇸🇬 SINGAPORE MARKET HIGHLIGHTS The Singapore fast food scene has gone all-out for CNY 2026, with major chains launching special menus, collectibles, and charitable initiatives. Here’s the...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study Background Context On January 11, 2026, President Donald Trump reposted a social media message suggesting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would become the next leader of Cuba. This provocative statement came just one week after U.S. forces seized...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The Magnificent 7’s era of uniform dominance has ended. In 2025, for the first time since 2022, most members underperformed the S&P 500, signaling a fundamental shift from collective growth to selective performance. This transformation has...
by chung chinyi | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The early 2026 rally in Asian technology stocks represents a fundamental shift in global investment patterns, driven by superior valuations, robust earnings growth, and Asia’s dominance in the semiconductor supply chain. This case study...
