Kueh Ho Jiak: Heritage Food Entrepreneurship

Kueh Ho Jiak: Heritage Food Entrepreneurship

Executive Summary Kueh Ho Jiak represents a successful transformation of traditional family recipes into a recognized heritage brand. Founded by Sandy Tan, a third-generation kueh maker, the business has evolved from humble kampung origins to achieve international...
White House Shooting Incident

White House Shooting Incident

Executive Summary On November 26, 2025, two West Virginia National Guard members were fatally shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., marking a tragic escalation of an already controversial military deployment policy. This incident occurred during President...
Gen Z Retirement Planning

Gen Z Retirement Planning

Executive Summary Generation Z faces a paradoxical retirement landscape: while they dream of retiring at 59, they realistically expect to work until 67. However, despite this pessimism, structural advantages in retirement planning, early market access, and compound...
Singapore Private Property Market 2026

Singapore Private Property Market 2026

Executive Summary Singapore’s private property market is entering a transitional phase in 2026, characterized by reduced supply, falling mortgage rates, and a strategic shift toward suburban developments. This case study examines the market dynamics, challenges,...
Myanmar Election Crisis

Myanmar Election Crisis

Case Study: Thailand’s Diplomatic Stance Background Myanmar’s military junta, which seized power in a 2021 coup, has scheduled elections beginning December 28, 2025. Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow publicly declared these elections...
Optus Emergency Services Outage

Optus Emergency Services Outage

Executive Summary On November 26, 2025, Optus experienced an emergency call service disruption affecting approximately 14,000 customers near Melbourne, Australia. The incident was caused by deliberate vandalism—copper wire theft from telecommunications infrastructure....
Singapore Graduate Employment Crisis

Singapore Graduate Employment Crisis

Executive Summary Singapore faces a paradoxical employment crisis where 91% of organizations report AI-related job displacement—the highest in Asia—while simultaneously experiencing talent shortages in specialized roles. Fresh graduate employment rates dropped from...