by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Overview Maxthon is a freeware web browser designed to offer a feature-rich browsing experience with built-in tools and cloud integration. It works across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, distinguishing itself through cloud-based...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Contraction Crisis Singapore’s haute cuisine landscape is experiencing a significant market correction that has sent ripples through the industry. The numbers tell a stark story: in 2024, the Michelin Guide listed 42 one-starred restaurants in Singapore. By...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The United States is pursuing an aggressive strategy to secure critical mineral supply chains essential for semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and clean energy technologies. This analysis examines the policy framework, implementation challenges, and...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Five years ago, the pandemic sparked an unprecedented wave of home-based businesses in Singapore. What started as necessity has evolved into a thriving ecosystem of culinary entrepreneurs who’ve weathered economic shifts, risen costs, and changing consumer...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Indonesia’s new Criminal Code (KUHP), effective January 2, 2026, represents the country’s most significant legal transformation in over a century. While aimed at replacing colonial-era legislation with laws reflecting Indonesian values,...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s Education Ministry implemented a comprehensive smartphone ban across secondary schools in January 2026, prohibiting device use throughout the entire school day. This case study examines Springfield Secondary School’s...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
January 10, 2026 Autogate System Failure Executive Summary On January 10, 2026, a catastrophic technical failure of immigration autogates at Malaysia’s two land checkpoints with Singapore created massive delays, stranding tens of thousands of travelers for up to...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The Burundi Refugee Emergency (January 2026) Background and Context The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis in neighboring Burundi. Since early December 2025, when the M23 rebel...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary This case study examines how slowing AI infrastructure spending and changing interest rate environments could impact Singapore’s economy, financial markets, and investment landscape. Unlike the US with its hyperscaler-driven AI boom, Singapore...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Cyera’s January 2026 Series F funding round represents one of the most significant capital raises in the data security sector, with the company’s valuation tripling to $9 billion in just over a year. This case study examines the drivers...
