by chung chinyi | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary South Korea’s Daiso is experiencing a remarkable transformation from discount household goods retailer to legitimate beauty destination, challenging the traditional hierarchy that positioned Olive Young and department stores as the gatekeepers...
by chung chinyi | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
šÆ Top Value-for-Money Eateries Budget Champions (Under $10 per pax) Sinaran Suria Cafe | Victoria St Price Point: ~$5 for Nasi Ayam Value Proposition: Office worker favorite, generous portions Best For: Daily lunch, authentic local experience Ambience: Bustling...
by chung chinyi | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The United States has significantly expanded its visa bond pilot program, now requiring travelers from 38 countries to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for tourist or business visas. What began in August 2025 as a limited pilot...
by chung chinyi | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Emerging Trends in Singaporeās Youth Employment: A Qualitative Investigation of the Growing Attraction to Traditional Skilled Trades Abstract Over the past decade, Singapore has witnessed a noticeable shift in the occupational aspirations of younger cohorts...
by chung chinyi | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Beach Road-Bugis district has always been a food lover’s paradise, and with the opening of Guoco Midtown II on Tan Quee Lan Street, the area has become even more enticing. This isn’t your typical office development with uninspired lunch spotsāinstead,...
by chung chinyi | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY While Singapore’s headline inflation sits at a modest 1.2%, households face severe financial pressure from concentrated cost increases in healthcare (12-16%), transport services, and utilities. This case study examines how “hidden...