Singapore’s $1 Billion AI Investment

Singapore’s $1 Billion AI Investment

Introduction: Doubling Down on AI Excellence On January 24, 2026, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo unveiled Singapore’s most ambitious artificial intelligence research initiative to date: a $1 billion investment spanning 2025 to...
Ecosystem Collapse

Ecosystem Collapse

The UK government’s recent intelligence report warning that biodiversity loss threatens national security carries profound implications for Singapore. As a highly urbanized city-state that imports over 90% of its food and sits at the epicenter of Southeast...
Singapore Banks in a Falling Rate Environment

Singapore Banks in a Falling Rate Environment

Executive Summary As global central banks reverse their tightening cycle, Singapore’s major banks face a fundamental shift in their operating environment. This case study examines how DBS, OCBC, and UOB are navigating margin compression while attempting to...
Shang Palace: Hong Kong Cantonese Cuisine

Shang Palace: Hong Kong Cantonese Cuisine

Shangri-La Singapore | Cantonese | $$$ Chef Daniel Cheung’s retooled menu at Shang Palace reads like a love letter to Hong Kong’s culinary heritage, where each dish presents a masterclass in textural complexity and the delicate art of Cantonese cooking....
The Crypto IPO Boom

The Crypto IPO Boom

The first month of 2026 has witnessed an unprecedented surge in digital asset initial public offerings, with crypto infrastructure giants racing to public markets at valuations that would have seemed fantastical just years ago. For Singapore, a nation that has...