US Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

US Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

Executive Summary On January 3, 2026, US Special Forces executed an unprecedented military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. This action has triggered intense debate about international law, sparked geopolitical tensions, and raised questions...
US Capture of President Maduro

US Capture of President Maduro

Executive Summary On January 3, 2026, US Special Forces conducted Operation Absolute Resolve, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation that has sparked international controversy. This case study examines the operation’s context,...
Singapore GDP Growth Forecast 2026

Singapore GDP Growth Forecast 2026

GDP Growth Forecasts Official and Institutional Projections Government Forecast Range: 1% to 3% Conservative Estimates: HSBC: 2.0% OCBC: 2.0% Moderate Estimates: DBS Bank: 2.5% (implied from “measured resilience” commentary) Maybank: 2.8% (estimated)...
Ethereum’s Blockchain Breakthrough

Ethereum’s Blockchain Breakthrough

A Decade-Long Technical Journey Reaches Critical Milestone On January 3, 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced what blockchain enthusiasts have long believed impossible: the network has solved the fundamental trilemma that has constrained decentralized...
Chinese New Year 2026 Dining Guide

Chinese New Year 2026 Dining Guide

Year of the Horse Edition Restaurant Reviews & Ambience 藝 yì by Jereme Leung, Raffles Hotel Singapore Ambience: Nestled within the colonial grandeur of Raffles Hotel, yì exudes refined elegance with contemporary Chinese design elements. The space balances...
US Capture of Maduro

US Capture of Maduro

Executive Summary On January 3, 2026, the United States executed an unprecedented military operation to extract Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, marking a dramatic escalation in hemispheric intervention. This case study examines the operation’s...
Singapore Economy: Global Market Developments

Singapore Economy: Global Market Developments

Week of January 5-9, 2026 Executive Summary This case study examines how key global economic events—including the Venezuela crisis, U.S. labor market data, and sectoral earnings reports—are likely to impact Singapore’s open economy. As a trade-dependent...
Singapore Housing Market 2026

Singapore Housing Market 2026

Executive Summary Singapore’s housing market in 2026 presents a complex paradox: the city-state maintains its 90% homeownership rate and ranks 17th globally for housing affordability, yet faces a “seriously unaffordable” classification with a median...