by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
How discount retailers are thriving amid inflation and changing consumer behavior The Current Landscape In January 2026, value shops have become more relevant than ever in Singapore’s retail ecosystem. With 69 Valu$ locations island-wide and competitors like...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) implemented significant rental policy reforms on January 10, 2026, extending the commitment period for tendered shop rents from three to six years. This case study examines the drivers behind...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s banking sector enters 2026 at a critical inflection point. After riding the wave of rising interest rates from 2022-2024 that delivered record profits, banks now face the reality of a falling rate environment. The three major...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines how Goldman Sachs’ earnings volatility thesis applies to Singapore’s unique market structure, where single-stock options are unavailable and government intervention actively shapes market dynamics. We analyze...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Comparative Analysis with US Mortgage Bond Strategy Key Differences in Market Structure Singapore’s Controlled System vs. US Market-Driven Approach: In Singapore, housing policy works fundamentally differently. We don’t have entities like Fannie...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Comprehensive Dining Experience Review Restaurant Overview Location: Orchid Hotel Singapore, 1 Tras Link, Singapore 078867Availability: 1 January – 3 March 2026Contact: +65 6818 6831Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line), Exit A – 3 minutes walkOpening...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s polytechnic diploma programs serve as a real-time barometer of the nation’s economic transformation. The rise and fall of specific programs—from electrical engineering to digital media design—traces Singapore’s journey...
by chung chinyi | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The U.S. Supreme Court’s impending decision on President Trump’s tariffs represents a critical inflection point for Singapore’s export-dependent economy. With trade exceeding 320% of GDP, Singapore faces unique vulnerabilities...
by chung chinyi | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
How much does it really cost to eat like a Singaporean? A comprehensive study reveals the hidden economics of our hawker culture—and why your daily meals might soon cost more. In the humid buzz of Singapore’s hawker centres, where the clatter of plates mingles...
by chung chinyi | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study Background In January 2026, Iran experienced widespread mass protests challenging the clerical establishment led by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. These demonstrations represent the latest in a series of major uprisings against the regime, with protestors...