by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore workers face a challenging 2026 with modest wage increases averaging 4-4.3%, against rising costs and employment uncertainty. While better than the US’s 3.3%, this represents a significant cooling from post-pandemic highs. This...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s automotive landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation in 2026, with 61 new vehicle models entering a market characterized by sustained high Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums and an accelerating shift toward...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study Overview Historical Context The Cambodia-Thailand border dispute represents one of Southeast Asia’s most enduring territorial conflicts, rooted in colonial-era boundary demarcations that left ambiguous claims over an 800-kilometer frontier. The...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction: The Democracy of Deliciousness Singapore’s hawker culture represents one of the world’s most remarkable culinary achievements: exceptional food at prices that defy logic. While Michelin-starred restaurants charge hundreds per head, some of...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study: December 2024 Winter Storm Event Overview On December 26, 2024, a significant winter storm descended upon the New York metropolitan area, causing widespread disruption to air travel and ground transportation during one of the busiest holiday travel periods...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Case Study Background Context Myanmar’s healthcare infrastructure has deteriorated over decades under military rule, with defense spending consistently prioritized over health budgets. The 2021 military coup triggered a civil war that transformed a weakened...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s exploration of a sixth desalination plant, potentially fully underground, represents a pivotal evolution in urban water infrastructure planning. This case study examines the strategic context, innovative solutions, future outlook,...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore’s Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dining scene has matured significantly, offering everything from traditional Turkish grills to modern interpretations by Michelin-starred chefs. This review analyzes 15 establishments across Greek,...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Preserving Cultural Identity Through Film and Urban Conservation Executive Summary This case study examines filmmaker Eric Khoo’s relationship with Tiong Bahru as a microcosm of Singapore’s broader challenge: balancing rapid urban development with cultural...
by chung chinyi | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Record-breaking growth despite political headwinds Global green bond and loan issuance reached $947 billion in 2025, a new record, even as the US under President Trump rolled back clean-energy policies and Europe scaled back environmental regulations. This suggests...
