New York Winter Storm

New York Winter Storm

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...
Myanmar’s Cross-Border Health Crisis

Myanmar’s Cross-Border Health Crisis

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...
Eric Khoo and Tiong Bahru

Eric Khoo and Tiong Bahru

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...
Green Debt Markets 2025

Green Debt Markets 2025

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...
Best Performing Singapore Blue Chips 2025

Best Performing Singapore Blue Chips 2025

Market Overview The Straits Times Index (STI) has delivered impressive gains in 2025, rising over 21% year-to-date as of December 15, 2025. While not all blue-chip stocks participated equally in this rally, three companies stand out as exceptional performers, each...
Complete Teppanyaki Dining Guide

Complete Teppanyaki Dining Guide

Restaurant Reviews Shima at Goodwood Park Hotel Rating: 4.5/5 Singapore’s pioneering teppanyaki establishment since 1980 delivers an authentic experience that justifies its longevity. The all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at $59 represents excellent value, though...
West Bank Settlement Expansion

West Bank Settlement Expansion

Case Study: December 2024 Settlement Approval Background On December 11-12, 2024, Israel’s Security Cabinet approved a significant expansion of West Bank settlements, legitimizing 19 settlement outposts—establishing 11 new settlements and formalizing 8...