by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Japan’s unprecedented defense budget increase to over 9 trillion yen represents a fundamental shift in East Asian security dynamics. This case study examines the drivers behind Japan’s military modernization, the regional outlook, and...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary In December 2025, South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang faced a significant cybersecurity incident that initially appeared catastrophic but ultimately proved to be a contained insider threat. This case study examines the attack, the company’s...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary On December 26, 2025, China imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 individuals following Washington’s announcement of an $11.1 billion arms package to Taiwan—the largest in history. This case study examines the geopolitical...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Restaurant Review Overall Assessment Pang Pang delivers an authentic Chinese casserole experience that has earned cult status in China since 2008. With over 50 million pots sold annually, this Haiyan, Zhejiang-born brand brings intensely flavored, robust one-pot...
by chung chinyi | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Child Protection Reforms (Following Megan Khung’s Case) A new social services coordination centre will launch to better identify and coordinate child abuse cases across agencies. By Q1 2026, a triage assessment panel will evaluate which agency should handle each...
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...
