by chung chinyi | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s food security and pricing dynamics present a unique case study of how global food price volatility impacts a highly import-dependent nation. With over 90% of food imported and minimal agricultural land, Singapore faces amplified effects from global...
by chung chinyi | Sep 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The ground is shifting beneath the middle class. Once, they made up the backbone of society. Now, their numbers are shrinking, and their share of the nation’s wealth is fading fast. The world has changed, but hope is not lost.Imagine this: You earn a steady salary,...
by chung chinyi | Sep 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Imagine turning £20,000 into £2.8 billion. That’s the magic Berkshire Hathaway has worked for its loyal shareholders since 1965, far outpacing the S&P 500 and leaving index funds in the dust. Even today, a simple £20,000 investment at the start of 2025 has already...
by chung chinyi | Sep 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Fed’s Limited Control Over Mortgage Rates The Federal Reserve only directly controls short-term interest rates through the fed funds rate. However, 30-year mortgage rates are tied to 10-year Treasury note yields, not the fed funds rate. These Treasury yields...
by chung chinyi | Sep 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Revolutionizing Emergency Food Aid in Singapore How automated vending machines are transforming food security in the heartlands, one Bank Card at a time In the bustling void decks of Singapore’s HDB estates, a quiet revolution is taking place. Where residents...
by chung chinyi | Sep 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Applying the American Dream’s $5.05 million framework to Singapore reveals both similarities and stark differences. The “Singapore Dream” would likely cost SGD $4.2-4.8 million (USD $3.1-3.6 million) over a lifetime, but with fundamentally different...
by chung chinyi | Sep 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Imagine starting your day before dawn, the city still wrapped in quiet. You walk through Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre, greeted by rows of fresh greens and the briny scent of just-caught seafood. Here, twenty football fields brim with treasures at prices you won’t...
by chung chinyi | Sep 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Discovering authentic flavors from China’s Chao Shan region in the heart of Geylang Restaurant Profile Nestled along the bustling Geylang Road, Chao Shan Xiao Chi stands as a testament to culinary authenticity in Singapore’s diverse food landscape. This...
by chung chinyi | Sep 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
A groundbreaking collaboration between Jamiyah Singapore and Bukit Batok Grassroots Organisations transforms how we think about food security and community empowerment In the heart of Bukit Batok, a quiet revolution in community care is taking place. At Block 188...
by chung chinyi | Sep 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
President Trump signed an executive order on September 5, 2025, to rename the Department of Defense back to the “Department of War” – a title it held until after World War II. The Pentagon quickly implemented the change, updating door signs to...
