by chung chinyi | Jul 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In Singapore, homeownership involves significantly higher costs than renting, with hidden expenses that can add S$30,000-S$80,000+ annually beyond mortgage payments. While renters pay a fixed monthly rental, homeowners face ongoing obligations including property...
by chung chinyi | Jul 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Yindii app is launching in Singapore to help reduce food waste. The app allows customers to purchase “surprise bags” of unsold food from restaurants, cafes, and bakeries at 50-80% off retail prices. How it works: Customers buy surprise bags in advance...
by chung chinyi | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
How Apple Created Deep Interdependencies with China The Evolution of Dependency Apple’s entanglement with China wasn’t a single strategic decision but a gradual process of increasing dependency that occurred over two decades: 1998-2000: The Foundation...
by chung chinyi | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
China’s comprehensive digital ID system represents a paradigm shift from distributed identity management to centralized state control. If applied to Singapore, this model would fundamentally alter the current SingPass ecosystem, potentially enhancing security...
by chung chinyi | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered consumer behavior globally, with Singapore experiencing unique manifestations of these changes due to its distinct economic structure, cultural values, and government policies. This analysis examines how post-pandemic...
