Singapore 2026 Wage Outlook

Singapore 2026 Wage Outlook

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...
Singapore Automotive Market 2026

Singapore Automotive Market 2026

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...
Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict

Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict

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...
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...