by chung chinyi | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Major Events This Week: Wednesday, July 9: The deadline for President Trump’s 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs expires, potentially affecting countries that haven’t negotiated new trade deals Tuesday-Friday: Amazon Prime Day extended to...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s interest rate environment in H2 2025 is characterized by a unique divergence from global trends. While the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates, Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has already implemented monetary easing through...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore Cryptocurrency Market Analysis: H2 2025 Trends & Expectations Executive Summary Singapore’s cryptocurrency market in the second half of 2025 presents a unique landscape shaped by stringent regulatory reforms, strong institutional adoption, and the...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ikea’s decision to slash restaurant prices by 50% on weekdays represents a sophisticated retail strategy that leverages food as a loss leader to drive traffic, increase dwell time, and ultimately boost furniture sales. When applied to Singapore’s unique...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Food Emergency Fund Recommendations: The average U.S. household should have $1,588 to $3,176 set aside for food in their emergency fund (covering 3-6 months of expenses) This is based on average annual food spending of nearly $10,000 ($6,053 on groceries and $3,933 on...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Understanding Trade War Mechanics Trade wars create ripple effects that extend far beyond the primary combatants. These economic conflicts involve escalating tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers that disrupt established supply chains, alter competitive dynamics,...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Mediterranean Oasis in Singapore’s Historic Keong Saik Road Nestled in the heart of Singapore’s trendy Keong Saik Road, Black Olive Bakery & Cafe stands as a testament to authentic Mediterranean cuisine and artisanal baking. This cozy establishment,...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Financial health checkups have become increasingly critical for Singaporeans navigating a complex economic landscape characterized by rising costs, evolving retirement systems, and unique structural challenges. This analysis examines why regular financial health...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
This analysis examines how women manage finances across generations, drawing from the 2024 Her Money Mindset Survey and applying insights to Singapore’s unique socio-economic context. The research reveals distinct generational patterns in financial behavior,...
by chung chinyi | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Overview Defendant: Ng Hoe Seng, operating Instagram accounts “emcase_sg” and “emcrafts_sg” Plaintiff: Louis Vuitton Malletier (LVM) Outcome: $200,000 damages awarded to Louis Vuitton The Infringement Ng sold fake Louis Vuitton items...
