by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
How skyrocketing travel costs during Chinese New Year reveal deeper tensions in Singapore-Malaysia relations and the city-state’s dependence on Malaysian workers Every year, as Chinese New Year approaches, Singapore experiences a unique phenomenon that exposes...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The January 2026 Iranian Uprising Background and Triggers The current wave of protests erupted on December 28, 2025, initially driven by traders in Tehran protesting a severe currency crisis. The Iranian rial collapsed, losing nearly 80% of its value over...
by chung chinyi | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Studies Case Study 1: Muhammad Hairil Effendi (2024) Profile: 11-year-old boy with special needs, mostly non-verbal Incident: On August 29, 2024, Hairil left his Marine Crescent home at 11:05 AM, barefoot and shirtless. A neighbor’s CCTV captured him...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold approximately $10.4 million worth of Palantir Technologies shares in January 2026, representing a strategic shift in their AI and defense technology portfolio. This case study examines the rationale behind this...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Changes to U.S. federal land policy regarding mineral extraction and resource development could have significant implications for Singapore’s economy, particularly affecting supply chains, commodity prices, manufacturing costs, and strategic...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Robinhood’s strategic expansion into blockchain technology through its Layer 2 network and tokenized assets represents a significant shift in how traditional finance companies are approaching crypto infrastructure. This case study examines...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: BNY’s Tokenized Deposit Pilot Background In January 2025, BNY (Bank of New York Mellon) launched a tokenized deposit service marking a significant step by a major global custodian bank into blockchain-based financial infrastructure. As one of the...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Case Study: The Rivera Family’s Financial Transformation Background: The Martinez family in Chicago represents a typical middle-income household struggling with paycheck-to-paycheck living in late 2025. Maria (35) works as an administrative assistant earning...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Singapore has emerged as a critical testing ground for Visa’s tokenization strategy, positioning itself at the intersection of payment innovation and regulatory leadership in Asia-Pacific. As part of a broader regional ecosystem where Visa...
by chung chinyi | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary The global landscape of online child safety is undergoing rapid transformation as platforms implement age verification technologies, governments introduce stricter regulations, and privacy advocates raise concerns. This case study examines recent...
