by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
This appears to be a significant anti-scam operation by the Singapore police, resulting in the arrest of 335 suspects ranging from teenagers to elderly individuals. The scale is quite substantial – nearly $15.4 million in losses across more than 850 cases. A few...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dance classes at Cindini Dance International (including dance gear) Craft workshops like leatherworking at Choo-P and candle-making at GentleHands Independent bookstores like Jing Si Books & Cafe and Basheer Graphic Books Musical instruments from Xin Yue Music...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fast-Casual Restaurant Analysis: Singapore Market Rise of Fast-Casual Restaurants Market Drivers Economic belt-tightening: Consumers reducing dining expenses but maintaining social eating habits Middle-ground positioning: Between hawker centres and full-service...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Bank Stablecoins: The idea of major banks collaborating on stablecoins has been discussed in the financial industry for some time. Banks have been exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies to improve payment processing, particularly for cross-border...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is a significant development in US-China relations and higher education policy. The article describes how the Trump administration has blocked Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, citing coordination with the Chinese Communist Party among other...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
AI improvements are delivering tangible value to advertisers – a 6:1 return on ad spend for Google Search ads is quite strong and suggests the company’s AI investments are translating into better targeting and conversion rates. A few observations about...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Smart Planning & Apps: Use reservation apps like Eatigo (up to 60% discounts), Chope, and Burpple to find deals Check restaurant Facebook pages for promotions Book strategically – you can cancel reservations up to one minute before Pickup Over Delivery:...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Scam Structure The perpetrators used a sophisticated approach by impersonating the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) staff and convincing the 68-year-old victim she was involved in money laundering. This type of authority impersonation exploits people’s...
by chung chinyi | May 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Emergency Fund Guidelines: Start with $2,000 or half a month’s expenses as an initial buffer for common unexpected costs Build toward 3-6 months of living expenses for job loss protection Consider your specific situation: dual-income households might need less,...
by chung chinyi | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Big Picture: Credit scores are like grades for your financial history – they give lenders a quick way to assess your creditworthiness You actually have multiple credit scores (not just one), and they can vary based on the scoring company, algorithm used, and...
