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HSBC’s coal financing controversy

HSBC’s coal financing controversy

The Controversy: HSBC is facing criticism for helping raise $1 billion for Glencore, a major coal producer, despite the bank’s 2021 public commitment to stop financing coal expansion. This represents a clear contradiction between the bank’s stated climate...
Hunan Cuisine Exploration

Hunan Cuisine Exploration

Comprehensive Analysis of Hunan Cuisine (Xiangcai) Introduction and Historical Context Hunan cuisine, known as xiangcai (湘菜), represents one of China’s eight major culinary traditions and has emerged as the fastest-growing regional cuisine in modern China. Named...
Federal Reserve Stress Tests 2025

Federal Reserve Stress Tests 2025

Test Results: All 22 major banks passed the stress tests, including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs. The banks would have remained solvent despite absorbing approximately $550 billion in theoretical losses. Less Rigorous...
Labubu Toy Craze at Ion Orchard

Labubu Toy Craze at Ion Orchard

The June 28, 2025 launch of Pop Mart’s “The Monsters Wacky Mart Series” at Ion Orchard represents a microcosm of one of the most significant retail and cultural phenomena of the 2020s. What began as a simple toy launch drew 160 dedicated fans queuing...
Budget Meals Guide

Budget Meals Guide

Here are some suggestions for budget-friendly meals you can cook at home in Singapore. Try making fried rice with leftover vegetables, eggs, and a bit of soy sauce. It’s quick, filling, and customizable with whatever you have on hand. Another easy option is chicken...
Hidden Costs of Making Your Own Lunch

Hidden Costs of Making Your Own Lunch

Here is a detailed analysis of the hidden costs of preparing your own healthy lunch in Singapore. First, consider the cost of groceries. Fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains are often more expensive than processed foods. Prices in Singapore’s supermarkets...
Strattec Security Corporation (STRT) Analysis

Strattec Security Corporation (STRT) Analysis

Executive Summary Zacks Equity Research’s bullish recommendation for Strattec Security Corporation (STRT) presents a compelling value investment opportunity based on attractive valuation metrics. However, the regional impact on Asia, ASEAN, and Singapore appears...
The Sandwiched Generation in Singapore

The Sandwiched Generation in Singapore

Defining the Sandwiched Generation The sandwiched generation refers to adults, typically aged 40-65, who simultaneously care for aging parents while supporting their own children. In Singapore, this demographic faces unique pressures due to rapid aging, rising costs,...
Property rights in divorce proceedings

Property rights in divorce proceedings

Key Real-Life Examples Analyzed: The Poisoning Case (Chan Tin Sun v Fong Quay Sim) – Where a wife systematically poisoned her husband with arsenic, leading to the Court of Appeal reducing her asset share by 7% due to extreme misconduct Misconduct and the...