by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines how ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood’s bullish “Golden Age” prediction for U.S. equities translates to Singapore’s market context. While Wood anticipates 6-8% nominal GDP growth driven by falling rates, tax...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Overview Chinatown Complex Food Centre stands as one of Singapore’s most authentic hawker experiences, offering exceptional value-for-money meals that range from $1.30 to around $10. This two-level hawker centre houses both Michelin-recognized establishments and...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines how webAI’s sovereign AI platform and newly launched Intelligence Lab could address Singapore’s strategic needs for data sovereignty, operational resilience, and AI-driven economic transformation in critical...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Introduction: A Rift Between Gulf Giants The escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over Yemen mark a significant fracture in what was once considered an unshakeable Gulf alliance. On January 19, 2026, the Saudi-backed Yemeni government...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary A sophisticated malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Web users poses an unprecedented threat to Singapore’s highly connected digital ecosystem. The “Boto Cor-de-Rosa” campaign, which spreads the Astaroth banking trojan automatically...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The global CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) security market is poised for significant expansion, growing from $20.87 billion in 2025 to a projected $28.28 billion by 2030. For Singapore, a densely populated city-state with...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary While the United States grapples with housing affordability through market-based interventions, Singapore faces a unique paradox: a world-renowned public housing system serving 80% of the population alongside mounting affordability pressures that...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Singapore consistently ranks as one of the world’s most expensive cities, but its vibrant hawker culture remains a beacon of affordability. In 2026, as inflation continues to impact household budgets, knowing where to find the best-value meals has never been...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Deadly Bombing Highlights Evolving Terrorist Threats in Afghanistan SINGAPORE – The deadly attack on a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul that claimed seven lives on January 19 has sent ripples of concern through regional capitals, including Singapore, as it...
by chung chinyi | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s three major banking institutions—DBS Group, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), and United Overseas Bank (UOB)—face a critical inflection point as they trade near record valuations amid shifting interest rate dynamics and...
