NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

by JOHNNY TAN

Happy July, everyone! The summer season is well underway, with its bright sunshine and long daylight hours, and it has always been my favorite time of year. Since my birthday is in the summer, June, July, and August always get me going. Each year, I use the weeks leading up to it as a wrap-up celebration for my personal calendar and a time to regroup and refresh as I prepare to launch a brand-new to-do list for the next 12 months. It is kind of crazy, I know, but somehow the energizing influence of my personal new year, blending with the summer sunlight, supercharges the season for me.

In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is also a great time for vacations. For those about to go on vacation, I wish you lots of fun, and don’ t forget to take plenty of mental photos of all the special moments. For those who have already gone on vacation, I hope you all have many delightful memories that will always bring smiles and laughter for years to come!

Since July also marks the start of the second half of our 2026 year, it is an excellent time for us to reflect on the blessings and accomplishments we have had over the last six months. Although

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