by chung chinyi | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s property market stands at a critical juncture as we approach 2026. Despite aggressive government cooling measures, property prices continue their upward trajectory, with private home prices rising steadily and HDB resale flats...
by chung chinyi | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Overview Firebird by Suetomi represents the first international venture of acclaimed Tokyo chef Makoto Suetomi, bringing his mastery of tori-focused (chicken-centric) yakitori to Singapore’s discerning dining scene. Located within the stylish...
by chung chinyi | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
A grandiose setting, warm embraces, and ominous warnings—but beneath the pageantry of the December 29 meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu lies a troubling reality: the carefully constructed architecture of Middle East ceasefires is crumbling,...
by chung chinyi | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore stands at a critical juncture in its political evolution. The 2025 general election delivered PM Lawrence Wong a decisive mandate with 65.57% of votes, yet the year ahead presents profound challenges that will test the maturity of...
by chung chinyi | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we enter 2026, Singaporeans face a unique financial landscape shaped by rising costs of living, evolving retirement policies, and distinct cultural expectations around money. While American surveys show saving more money, paying down debt, and spending less as top...
by chung chinyi | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ambience & Atmosphere Lau Pa Sat stands as a testament to Singapore’s rich culinary heritage, housed within an architectural marvel dating back to 1824. The octagonal Victorian structure, with its distinctive clock tower and cast-iron framework, creates an...
by chung chinyi | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The Rise and Decline of China’s “Gaokao Factory” Background Hengshui High School in Hebei province became synonymous with extreme exam preparation in China, developing a replicable model that spawned 18 branches nationwide by 2017. The...
by chung chinyi | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The December 2025 Diplomatic Crisis Background The Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, entered a critical diplomatic phase in late December 2025. After nearly four years of conflict, negotiations...
by chung chinyi | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The Alleged Venezuela Facility Strike Background On December 26, 2025, President Donald Trump claimed during a radio interview that U.S. forces had struck a “big facility” in Venezuela two nights prior, allegedly linked to drug trafficking...
by chung chinyi | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Title: Ukraine’s Government Bonds Rebound: Geopolitical Stability, Financial Aid, and Investor Sentiment in the Post-Restructuring Era AbstractThis paper examines the interplay between geopolitical developments, international financial support, and sovereign...
