by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s hawker ecosystem faces an existential crisis masked by surface-level stability. While occupancy rates remain at 97%, the underlying economics reveal a system in distress: hawkers absorbing 30-40% profit reductions, new entrants failing at 45% rates,...
by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
China’s Fourth Plenum, convened in October 2025, represents a critical juncture in the world’s second-largest economy’s development trajectory. As Chinese leaders chart their course for 2026-2030 through the 15th Five-Year Plan, the decisions made in...
by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The Tan Family’s Home Equity Journey When Financial Prudence Meets Speculative Temptation Executive Summary This case study examines the Tan family’s experience with home equity loans over a three-year period (2022-2025), illustrating how...
by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Breakfast Buddy represents a micro-scale yet profoundly impactful community intervention addressing childhood food insecurity in Singapore’s rental flat communities. Launched in February 2025 by Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi in Ang Mo Kio, this initiative serves...
by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the pre-dawn hours of September 30, 2025, federal agents executed what would become one of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations in recent U.S. history. The raid on a dilapidated apartment building in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood...
by chung chinyi | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Paradigm Shift in Diplomacy In a revealing admission that speaks to fundamental changes in global politics, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan recently observed that “foreign policy now has domestic salience.” This seemingly...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Orchard Road may be known for luxury shopping and high-end dining, but tucked away in its malls and plazas are hidden gems serving delicious, affordable meals. This comprehensive review covers 15 budget-friendly eateries where you can enjoy satisfying dishes for $10...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Starting a hawker stall business in Singapore represents both an opportunity and a significant challenge. This comprehensive review examines real-world scenarios faced by aspiring hawkers, analyzing the financial, operational, and strategic considerations that...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
This case study examines the Tan family’s 15-year housing journey in Singapore, from their first BTO flat to upgrading to a private condominium, illustrating the complexities of credit assessment, government regulations, and financial planning in...
by chung chinyi | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Value Meals @ South West programme represents an innovative approach to addressing cost-of-living pressures in Singapore through public-private partnership. Launched in March 2025 as part of SG60 celebrations, the initiative combines technology, corporate social...
