by chung chinyi | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Imagine a bank that stands out in a sea of sameness. Preferred Bank (PFBC) shines bright with numbers that tell a story of strength and trust. Its return on equity is an impressive 19%, proof that the team knows how to turn every dollar into more. Over the last five...
by chung chinyi | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Lately, the world feels heavy. Prices climb, headlines roar, and worries pile up. Yet, even on hard days, small joys can shine like gold. Picture this: a table glowing with good food, friends laughing beside you, and for a while, every care melts away. In Singapore,...
by chung chinyi | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
SoftBank is about to make headlines again. The tech giant has picked a team of top banks — Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley — to lead the US IPO of PayPay, its fast-growing payments app from Japan. This is more than just another listing. PayPay...
by chung chinyi | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Trump’s China Policy Incoherence: Strategic Implications for Singapore Singapore has always walked a fine line between giants. Now, the winds are changing. Donald Trump’s second-term vision for China is unclear and ever-shifting. His deals favor the moment, not...
by chung chinyi | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Prices climb higher every week. The cost of a simple meal now weighs heavy on many hearts in Singapore. It’s easy to feel alone when your wallet grows thin, but hope is never out of reach. Imagine walking into a warm kitchen, greeted by kind faces and the scent of...
by chung chinyi | Aug 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Big changes are coming for Australia’s money scene. On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank is set to cut rates again — this time by a quarter point, landing at 3.6%. This move marks the third trim in this cycle, showing the RBA’s hand as they try to balance growth and prices....
by chung chinyi | Aug 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The week ahead could change everything. On Tuesday, the July inflation numbers will set the tone. Thursday brings more clues with producer prices. By Friday, we’ll know how shoppers are feeling. The Fed is watching every move — one surprise, and your mortgage rates...
by chung chinyi | Aug 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s youth are stirring up something fresh. Cooking classes for teens are booming, with schools seeing a 15–30% rise in eager faces. This is remarkable in a city famous for quick takeout and food apps. But it’s more than just food. In the kitchen, young people...
by chung chinyi | Aug 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Imagine facing a sudden bill — maybe your car breaks down or a medical cost pops up. For 37 out of every 100 Americans, coming up with $400 for that surprise would be nearly impossible. Some would have to swipe their cards, borrow from friends, or sell something dear...
by chung chinyi | Aug 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the heart of Singapore, a bold idea began to grow. MoNo, once known as MoNo Foods, started with a simple dream: to stop good food from going to waste. It was January 2022 when a group of young visionaries took their first step. They saw food tossed aside while many...
