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For the last 5 years since 2019, I have been diligently planning my New Year resolution / KPI (Key Performance Indicators) list at the start of the year and then assessing/grading myself when the year ends before writing another list. This annual exercise helps to keep me focused via a 12 months big picture macro…

Since it was confirmed that my older son would start his first job in HK earlier last year, we decided to plan a year-end overseas trip to see him since he might not be able to take long leave. The dates were from 22 Dec to 01 Jan so that he could join us for…

It has been a wild ride for inflation forecasters over the last 12 months as predictions pivot from the left to the right. From the aggressive rate hikes that happened in 2022 that will most certainly bring the world to a recession to inflation being tamed and coming off, to new stock market highs, and…

The first week of Dec has already passed and we are fast approaching the festive highlight of the year – Christmas and New Year that is 6 days apart. Everyone in the office is clearing leave and not feeling like working so hard now. The last 3 months passed by so fast for me since…

Perhaps 100 years ago, living up to 50 was considered a huge blessing as disease, accidents and hardship are everyday risks. In my home country, the average life expectancy in 2007 was about 77/78. 16 years later, it is now 83/84 today, an increase of 6 more years. I believe that when I hit 77…

What a week of non-stop action! It started with the OpenAI saga with a sudden announcement of the CEO being fired on Friday afternoon. It rolled over the whole weekend with so many twists and turns that it should be made into a TV drama like 24 with Sam as Jack Bauer/Kiefer Sutherland in the…

The heinous Hamas 07 Oct massacre just crossed its 1st month anniversary and we see the unfolding of the Israel response happening in real time every day. I had written about the horrible incident a few weeks ago as I felt sick to my stomach and needed to do more research on the reason behind…

Yes, the month of Nov has started. It signals the ending of the year when the festive period of Christmas and a new year is upon us soon. Many will aggressively plan for revenge holiday travelling and gift purchases as we finally get back to normal and leave COVID behind us. Financial Institutions are also…