by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
As the US Federal Reserve prepares to hold interest rates steady this week, the decision reverberates far beyond American shores. For Singapore, a small open economy deeply integrated into global financial markets, the Fed’s pause carries multifaceted...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Overview Orchid Live Seafood at HomeTeamNS Khatib in Yishun represents a modern elevation of traditionally humble ingredients, particularly in their mastery of lobster porridge – a dish they claim to have invented. This Teochew-style seafood...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Situation On January 26, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on South Korean imports from 15 percent to 25 percent, targeting automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and other goods under reciprocal trade measures. Trump accused South...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
As the Washington Post prepares to implement what could be its most severe staffing cuts in recent years, with up to 300 positions potentially eliminated, the consequences extend far beyond American shores to reach readers in Singapore and across Asia who have come to...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Strategic Calculus How US-Iran Confrontation and Military Buildup Could Affect the Little Red Dot The escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, marked by Washington’s latest military buildup in the Middle East and renewed threats...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
50 Years of Teochew Heritage in Bedok RESTAURANT OVERVIEWLocation: Block 115 Bedok North Road, #01-285, Singapore 460115Cuisine Type: Traditional Teochew Zi CharEstablished: 1973 (50 years of operation)Contact: 6444 5554Operating Hours: Monday-Friday: 11:30am-2:30pm,...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
================================================================================ Q4 2025 Earnings Season AnalysisDate: January 27, 2026Focus: Singapore Market Context ================================================================================ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
How the EU faces an existential test as the world’s two superpowers push Europe toward strategic irrelevance INTRODUCTION: THE END OF THE COMFORTABLE ERA Europe stands at a defining moment. For decades, the continent thrived on a comfortable formula: deep...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
================================================================================ SINGAPORE’S STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE January 27, 2026 The United States has unveiled an ambitious plan to disarm Hamas as part ofPresident Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace...
by chung chinyi | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Creates Singapore’s Biggest Talent Opportunity in a Generation As the United States implements its most restrictive immigration policies in decades, Singapore stands at a crossroads. The American...
