by chung chinyi | Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Two-Year Setback with Broader Implications When Mustafa Centre announced plans to open its first Malaysian flagship store in Johor Bahru’s Capital City Mall in the second half of 2023, the move promised to reshape cross-border shopping dynamics between...
by chung chinyi | Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
French Flair Finds a Home on Orchard Road – A First‑Look Review of “Bistrot Belle Époque” A sensory first bite The moment the brass doorbell chimed above the mahogany entryway of Bistrot Belle Époque, the faint scent of freshly baked baguette and a whisper of...
by chung chinyi | Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Hong Kong Case: Paradigm of Escalating Restrictions The Miles Kwan case exemplifies several concerning patterns in Hong Kong’s post-2020 governance structure that merit careful scholarly examination. 1. Expansion of “Sedition” Beyond Historical...
by chung chinyi | Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ambience & Setting Nestled within a heritage shophouse at 107 Amoy Street, Amor occupies one of Singapore’s most charming dining precincts. The restaurant’s name—Spanish for “love”—aptly captures the intimate, warm atmosphere that permeates...
by chung chinyi | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
An analysis of how the Trump administration’s escalating conflict with Harvard University affects Singaporean students, academic institutions, and the city-state’s strategic positioning in global education — The Unfolding Crisis On February 13,...
by chung chinyi | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines how Singaporean households can effectively manage savings against inflation in 2025-2026, exploring the unique structural features of Singapore’s financial system, current economic conditions, and strategic...
by chung chinyi | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Market Activity Analysis: February 13, 2026Executive SummaryOn February 13, 2026, Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,941 points, declining 1.51% from the previous session despite broader positive momentum earlier in the week. This case study...
by chung chinyi | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The February 2026 deportation case of Any Lucia Lopez Belloza—a Babson College freshman deported despite a federal court order—has exposed critical vulnerabilities in immigration enforcement systems that extend far beyond U.S. borders. For...
by chung chinyi | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The Trump administration’s proposed requirement for foreign tourists to disclose five years of social media handles represents a significant shift in US border policy that could have far-reaching consequences for Singapore. As a key participant...
by chung chinyi | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Truist Financial Corporation’s February 2026 launch of its inaugural open banking platform through Mastercard represents a significant inflection point in the United States’ gradual embrace of API-based financial data sharing. While...
