Punggol Shore Vending Machines

Punggol Shore Vending Machines

Executive Summary The Punggol Shore Vending Hub initiative represents an innovative approach to addressing accessibility gaps in Singapore’s newer residential estates. Launched officially in December 2025, the program deployed 63 vending machines across 12...
Macron’s ECB Monetary Policy Challenge

Macron’s ECB Monetary Policy Challenge

Executive Summary In December 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron made an unusual intervention calling for the European Central Bank to fundamentally rethink its monetary policy approach. His comments challenged the ECB’s singular focus on price stability,...
One Holland Village Dining Guide

One Holland Village Dining Guide

Executive Summary One Holland Village, opened in 2023, represents a significant upgrade to the Holland Village dining scene. With over 500 parking spaces and 20+ diverse eateries spanning Japanese, Chinese, Western, and fusion cuisines, this mixed-use development has...
Fridge Restock Community

Fridge Restock Community

Executive Summary Fridge Restock Community (FRC) represents a successful model of grassroots food rescue operations in Singapore. Over five years (2020-2025), the organization has completed 500 rescue missions, saving 1.6 million kg of produce from landfills while...
Singapore Savings Rate Crisis

Singapore Savings Rate Crisis

Executive Summary Singapore faces a unique savings paradox: despite being one of the world’s highest-saving nations (household debt at 51.9% of GDP, with forced CPF savings), the majority of liquid cash savings earn near-zero returns that trail inflation. This...