by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Malaysia faces persistent systemic corruption challenges that significantly impact its economic development, governance, and regional relationships. With a Corruption Perceptions Index score of 50/100 (ranking 57th globally in 2024), Malaysia has...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Overview Wee Ee Cheong is the 72-year-old CEO of United Overseas Bank (UOB), Singapore’s third-largest bank. As the third-generation leader of the family bank, he has guided UOB through 18 years at the helm, joining the bank in 1979. This interview with Lianhe...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study Conflict Overview The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict represents one of the most significant security challenges facing ASEAN in recent years. What began as longstanding border tensions erupted into active military conflict in July 2025, temporarily...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s corporate landscape in 2025 faced unprecedented governance challenges that tested the city-state’s reputation as a trusted financial hub. From family business disputes to multi-billion dollar corporate collapses, these events...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Overview Hevel is a contemporary European restaurant in Singapore’s Keong Saik district that offers refined dining at an accessible price point. From the team behind Marcy’s and Parliament, it combines sophisticated cuisine with a welcoming...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The 2025 Epstein Documents Controversy Background The Jeffrey Epstein case represents one of the most significant scandals involving allegations of sex trafficking and abuse by a well-connected financier. Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Review Overview Wan Jin Yuan Curry Rice operates as a neighborhood hawker stall in the bustling Holland Village Market & Food Centre. This economical eatery offers traditional Hainanese curry rice and mixed rice options at accessible prices, serving the...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Overview Jia Le Roasted Food is a Cantonese roasted meat stall at Our Tampines Hub hawker centre, owned by Chef Charles from Hong Kong. The stall specializes in traditional Hong Kong-style roasted meats with a Singaporean twist, featuring unique offerings like Iberico...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines the intersection of global AI career trends and Singapore’s unique position as an AI hub in Southeast Asia. Drawing from recent insights on AI education and employment, we analyze how Singapore’s workforce can...
by chung chinyi | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s mortgage refinancing landscape in 2024-2025 presents unique challenges shaped by elevated interest rates, regulatory frameworks, and demographic pressures. With SORA rates hovering between 3.3-3.8% and fixed rates at 3.5-4.2%,...
