Shaolin Temple Abbot Scandal
Shock waves ripple through China as Abbot Shi Yongxin, the famed leader of the Shaolin Temple, is removed from his post. For years, he was known as the “CEO monk,” a modernizer who brought global fame — and business — to the ancient temple. But behind the temple’s...
Generation X Retirement Reality Check
The Reality Check: Singapore’s Generation X Picture this: you’ve worked hard all your life, but as retirement comes closer, the numbers don’t add up. In Singapore, Generation X — those now in their late 40s to early 60s — are feeling the pinch. Only a third of us feel...
Singapore Sushi & Japanese Dining Guide
In Singapore, sushi often feels like a rare treat. The city’s glitzy restaurants and fancy plates can make this simple dish seem out of reach. But the craving for fresh fish and warm rice lingers. What if you could enjoy sushi without the guilt or the hefty bill?...
Market week ahead and earnings reports
This week promises to be a turning point for markets worldwide. The air is thick with anticipation as leaders prepare for the Federal Reserve’s big meeting on Wednesday. All eyes are on Chair Jerome Powell, who will share the latest outlook on interest rates....
US-EU trade agreement breakthrough
History was made on a Sunday in Scotland. President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shook hands, sealing a trade deal that would ripple across the Atlantic. The clock was ticking — August 1 loomed, and with it, the threat of punishing...
Guide to Arab Street’s Best Cheap Eats
1. Zam Zam Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: 697-699 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198676Rating: 4.1/5 (1,448 reviews)Operating Hours: Daily 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Ambience & History There's no preventing the pong of oil and fried dough clinging to your clothes the moment you...
Mindful financial splurging
Picture this: You’re standing in a sunlit shop, heart racing, eyeing that dream purchase. Before you leap, four simple steps can turn a wish into true joy. First, get ready. Do your homework. Imagine yourself using the item — will it last, will you love it, can you...
Depression-Era Frugality Among Singapore Millennials
In the heart of Singapore, a new kind of wisdom is rising. Young people are weaving old-school frugality into their modern city lives. The old saying, “use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without,” takes on fresh meaning among high-rise homes and busy hawker...
Financial Wealth Progression Framework
What if you could see the journey to wealth not as a straight path, but as a series of doors? Each door opens to a new room — each room a new level of comfort, challenge, and choice. This is the promise of the 7 levels of wealth framework, now reimagined with real...
From Gig Work to Enterprise: A Comprehensive Analysis of Successful Entrepreneurial Transitions
Imagine turning late-night gigs and weekend hustles into a thriving business that’s all your own. This is the dream so many chase, and for good reason — it works. Some of today’s boldest entrepreneurs started small, taking on odd jobs until they saw the spark of...