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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On Thursday and Friday, three big banks in Singapore will release earnings.As of November 5, 2024, they have delivered strong performances year-to-date. $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ has led the pack with a 34.96% gain, followed by $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ at 25.13%, and $UOB(U11.SI)$ at 21.70%. All three have notably outperformed the Straits Times Index (STI), which has risen by 12.91% over the same period.1. How do three giants perform in last quarter?In the previous quarter (Q2 2024), all three banks delivered solid results.DBS' net interest margin (NIM) remained stable, while OCBC saw a slight decline of 7 basis points in NIM. UOB, on the other hand, recorded

This week marks the earnings week for Singapore REITs. $ParkwayLife Reit(C2PU.SI)$ will report business update for Q3 FY2024 on 2024/10/16. $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$ and $Sabana Reit(M1GU.SI)$ will release business update for Q3 FY2024 on 2024/10/18.Healthcare vs. Data center REITs: Which one is your pick?1. $ParkwayLife Reit(C2PU.SI)$ is one of Asia's largest healthcare REITs, focusing on income-producing real estate for healthcare purposes.In July, the hospital and nursing-home landlord announced a 3.5% rise in first-half distribution per unit. But revenue fell 2.7% because of the depreciation of the Japane

Last week, we discussed whether children should start learning about investing early.Most tigers believe that children should gain an understanding of money at a young age.While others argue that current investments are aimed at providing a better future for their children, so learning about investing isn't necessary.Some parents express that having children will motivate them to work harder, giving them a purpose to strive for.There are also parents who start saving for an education fund as soon as their child is born, and some even prepare stock funds for their children.Singapore's education system is famously competitive. In the 2023 global assessment of 15-year-old students' abilities, Singaporean children ranked first in all evaluated categories.Some say that Singapore's education sys