WhatsApp Web Malware Crisis

WhatsApp Web Malware Crisis

Executive Summary A sophisticated malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Web users poses an unprecedented threat to Singapore’s highly connected digital ecosystem. The “Boto Cor-de-Rosa” campaign, which spreads the Astaroth banking trojan automatically...
CBRN Security Market

CBRN Security Market

Executive Summary The global CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) security market is poised for significant expansion, growing from $20.87 billion in 2025 to a projected $28.28 billion by 2030. For Singapore, a densely populated city-state with...
Singapore Housing Affordability Crisis

Singapore Housing Affordability Crisis

Executive Summary While the United States grapples with housing affordability through market-based interventions, Singapore faces a unique paradox: a world-renowned public housing system serving 80% of the population alongside mounting affordability pressures that...
Kabul Attack Raises Security Concerns

Kabul Attack Raises Security Concerns

Deadly Bombing Highlights Evolving Terrorist Threats in Afghanistan SINGAPORE – The deadly attack on a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul that claimed seven lives on January 19 has sent ripples of concern through regional capitals, including Singapore, as it...
Singapore Bank Stocks at All-Time Highs

Singapore Bank Stocks at All-Time Highs

Executive Summary Singapore’s three major banking institutions—DBS Group, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), and United Overseas Bank (UOB)—face a critical inflection point as they trade near record valuations amid shifting interest rate dynamics and...
Chinese New Year 2026 Catering

Chinese New Year 2026 Catering

Introduction: The Year of the Fire Horse Arrives As we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse on February 17, 2026, Singapore’s catering scene has pulled out all the stops to deliver reunion dinners that honor tradition while embracing innovation. After...
UN High Seas Treaty

UN High Seas Treaty

Executive Summary The UN High Seas Treaty, which entered into force on January 17, 2026, represents a significant shift in ocean governance with direct implications for Singapore as a maritime nation and regional hub. This case study examines the multifaceted impact...