Gentle Monster vs Blue Elephant

Gentle Monster vs Blue Elephant

Executive Summary The legal dispute between Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster and competitor Blue Elephant represents a critical test case for design intellectual property protection in the fashion retail sector. With 99.9% similarity found in some products and...
Nilai Explosion

Nilai Explosion

Introduction The discovery of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan on December 22, 2025, has sent ripples across Southeast Asia, arriving at a moment when the region is already grappling with heightened security anxieties. For Singapore,...
Singapore Insurance Distribution

Singapore Insurance Distribution

Executive Summary Singapore’s insurance industry stands at a critical juncture where traditional bancassurance models meet digital disruption. Despite technological advances, human intermediaries continue to dominate distribution, accounting for over 95% of new...
Takashimaya Food Hall

Takashimaya Food Hall

Takashimaya’s Basement 2 Food Hall remains one of Singapore’s most iconic culinary destinations, offering an impressive array of Japanese specialties, artisanal bakeries, and gourmet treats. Here’s an in-depth look at what makes this food hall a...
Epstein Files Release

Epstein Files Release

Case Study: The 2025 Epstein Document Release Background In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released a substantial tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in 2019. The release came amid ongoing public interest...
Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Tanker Crackdown

Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Tanker Crackdown

Executive Summary President Donald Trump’s aggressive enforcement campaign against tankers carrying Venezuelan crude represents a significant escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relations, with far-reaching implications for global oil markets, international shipping,...
Noci Korean Pasta Bar

Noci Korean Pasta Bar

Overview Noci represents Singapore’s first Korean pasta bar, a novel dining concept that merges Italian pasta-making traditions with Korean culinary expertise. Located at Suntec City Mall (#01-618), this establishment is part of the Goldmoon Group portfolio,...