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A 2024 international cost-of-living survey revealed that Singapore ranks as the most expensive city in Southeast Asia, while Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is ranked 9th, and Johor Bahru is 11th.Will you be visiting Johor Bahru on weekend?Singapore has long been known for its higher cost of living compared to Malaysia, as well as its higher salaries. Many Malaysians work in Singapore and return to Malaysia daily to save on living and dining expenses.Many Singaporeans plan two- or three-day trips to Malaysia, leaving in the morning to enjoy local food, shopping, and massages, then returning to Singapore in the evening. The transportation between the two countries is highly convenient, with the drive taking about an hour if traffic is smooth.Is Malaysia really a place where you can save half the m

On December 26, 2024, the highly anticipated phenomenon series Squid Game 2 officially premiered.In its first week, it garnered 68 million global views, with a total watch time of 487.6 million hours, breaking the record set by the first season. The series topped the charts in 92 countries and regions.Despite its record-breaking viewership, the show's reputation has taken a nosedive, with critics accusing it of running out of creative steam. Yet, this hasn’t slowed down Squid Game 2’s commercial expansion. $Netflix(NFLX)$ 83% Surge in 2024: Is It Too Late to Buy In?The biggest beneficiary of Squid Game 2’s success is undoubtedly Netflix. Alongside the series, the Christmas NFL games also dominated the airwaves. As of November 2024, Netflix re

On December 22, $SingPost(S08.SI)$ issued a statement announcing the dismissal of CEO Vincent Phang, CFO Vincent Yik, and Head of International Business Li Yu after investigating reports received earlier this year. Following the announcement, stock plunged by 10% on the same day.1. What leads to the dismissal?The incident stemmed from a report received by the company, claiming that its international e-commerce logistics parcel business was engaged in improper operations. Some employees were accused of manually altering the delivery status codes to avoid penalties that could be triggered by customer contracts.The investigation revealed that this misconduct reflected serious managerial and supervisory negligence at the senior levels.2. Have you ev

Data shows that last year, Singapore's gambling revenue reached 12.2 billion SGD, surpassing Las Vegas' 11.2 billion SGD, and only behind Macau, ranking second in the world!According to an earlier survey, 40% of Singapore's residents aged 18 and above said they would bet on at least one type of gambling activity. Human nature is hard to resist; sometimes, blindly trading stocks feels very much like gambling.1. Is betting on meme stocks a gamble?Some investors compare the recent surge in space stocks and quantum computing to the early days of Bitcoin.Ten years ago, Bitcoin was very cheap, but no one paid attention. The stock market always hypes up the most popular and expensive assets. However, the lack of interest was also because these were too new, and investors couldn't confirm their fu

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on December 16. According to Bloomberg, this meeting occurred just hours after Trump hinted on Monday that he might try to lift the ban on TikTok in some way. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump said, “We will look into TikTok’s situation. You know, I have a soft spot for TikTok.”Is TikTok’s fate in the US hanging by a thread?TikTok has 170 million users in the U.S. Earlier this year, in April, President Biden signed legislation targeting TikTok: “sell it or ban it”.The scenes when Shou Zi Chew was repeatedly questioned at congressional hearings, are still fresh in memory.The legislation requires ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19 next year at the latest. Otherwise, the platform

Singapore has recently been hot and humid, with record rainfall and temperature levels in recent years.According to the Singapore Meteorological Service, total rainfall in November reached 419 millimeters, the highest recorded value since 1980.The National Environment Agency says that a high temperature of 36.2°C was recorded in Paya Lebar on December 7. The previous record for the highest temperature in December was 35.9°C, set on December 6, 2016.The combination of heat and humidity reminds me of the weather in Guangdong province. Back then, I didn’t understand why people in Guangdong drank herbal tea so often, but later I realized—without it, I would really suffer from heatiness!Does climate influence dietary habits?Every region has its own unique dietary habits.For insta

The Singapore Marathon this year was held from November 29 to December 1, attracting over 55,000 runners. $STI.SI(STI.SI)$ $Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ All events finished at the historic Anderson Bridge. Among the participants this year, about 13,000 were international athletes from 84 countries and regions, far surpassing last year’s numbers.馬拉松｜新加坡渣打馬拉松完全規模復辦料5萬人參賽疫情後首次Su Ruiyong and Shi Wenli both defended their champion titles.Shi Wenli’s winning time in the women’s national championship was faster than last year’s time of 3 hours, 5 minutes, and 52 seconds. She said, “I’m very happy and felt very relaxed and under no pressure; I just gave my best effort to run.”Su Ruiyong won the

Singapore boasts one of the world’s highest home ownership rates, with about 90% of its residents owning their homes.Singapore Home Ownership RateAmong them, 80% live in HDB flats, while others opt for more upscale condominiums. The remaining 10% reside in government rental flats under Singapore’s Public Rental Scheme.These rental flats are designated for low-income families, with strict eligibility criteria to ensure they truly serve those in need. The units come in two compact designs: one-room flats under 36 square meters and two-room flats with a separate living room and bedroom, around 46 square meters in size.An 80-year-old man who lives in one such rental flat leads a frugal lifestyle. Yet, unbeknownst to many, his personal savings amount to a staggering SGD $1 million! During his w

Emerging Asia’s Time to Shine Asian stocks have surged in 2024, with many delivering double-digit returns year-to-date. ([1]). The ‘original’ Asian Tigers (Hong Kong SAR([2]), Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan) were models of rapid economic development, renowned for their strong export-led growth, technological advancements, and integration into the global economy. These countries swiftly transitioned from low-income to higher-income economies. Today, it's an ideal time to explore the next generation of Asian Tigers, which includes India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand (IMIT). Among the world’s top 40 economies by 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 16 economies([3]) are from Asia, with India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand among these economies. As companies diversify their productio

Bubble tea is an irreplaceable "life-saver" in Singapore. Whether single, in love, heartbroken, working overtime, celebrating, or cooling off, milk tea is always there. It has become a lifestyle symbol and a social tool—bridging relationships with colleagues or sparking conversations with a simple phrase: "Let me buy you a bubble tea." On average, Singaporeans consume about 150 cups of bubble tea per year—almost a cup every 2-3 days! Missing out for a couple of days? That’s unbearable! Remember during the early pandemic days when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a lockdown starting at 11:59 PM? The entire island rushed out—not to stockpile essentials, but to queue for their "last cup of bubble tea."Among Southeast Asian countries, Singapore leads with an average annual bubble tea s

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For Singaporeans, buying lottery tickets is a part of daily life, and they truly dedicate time and effort to queue up for them. Whether young or old, people stand in long lines to buy tickets, even waiting all night to do so.1. Have you reached the average amount that Singaporeans spend on lottery tickets?Singaporeans are the world’s number one when it comes to love for the lottery! In the 2019 World Lottery Yearbook, it was reported that Singapore spends $5.41 billion (about SGD 7.1 billion) annually on lottery tickets. This amounts to $935 per person (about SGD 1,240), far exceeding the $798 per person in Massachusetts, USA, which ranks second globally.2. Why are Singaporeans so obsessed with the lottery?The odds of winning are high, and the prizes are also huge!On October 21, 2024, Sing

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