Singapore Gen Z Holiday Spending

Singapore Gen Z Holiday Spending

Executive Summary Singapore’s Gen Z presents a paradoxical consumer profile that differs significantly from their US counterparts. While 55.2% of Singaporean adults report being financially illiterate, Gen Z demonstrates higher financial consciousness with 47%...
Singapore Compensation Trends 2025/2026

Singapore Compensation Trends 2025/2026

Executive Summary This case study examines the moderation in salary increments and bonuses among Singapore employers for 2025/2026, based on ManpowerGroup’s survey of 504 companies. The findings reveal a cautious approach to compensation amid economic...
China-Japan Taiwan Crisis

China-Japan Taiwan Crisis

Executive Summary The November 2025 diplomatic crisis between China and Japan represents the most severe bilateral tension since 2023, triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s unprecedented statement linking Taiwan contingencies to potential...
Hong Kong Tai Po Fire

Hong Kong Tai Po Fire

Executive Summary The November 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district represents the city’s deadliest fire disaster in seven decades, with 94 confirmed fatalities and 280 people still unaccounted for. This case study examines the...
Singapore Homeownership Costs

Singapore Homeownership Costs

Executive Summary While US homeowners face an average of $24,529 (SGD 33,000) annually in non-mortgage costs, Singapore homeowners typically spend between SGD 3,800-17,800 depending on property type. This case study examines the structural differences, cost...
ActiveSG SG60 Credit Initiative

ActiveSG SG60 Credit Initiative

Executive Summary The ActiveSG SG60 credit initiative represents a significant government-led effort to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles across Singapore’s population. By providing $100-$200 in fitness credits to all citizens and permanent...
Vexatious Litigation in Singapore

Vexatious Litigation in Singapore

Executive Summary The case of Ms Angeline Tan Poh Hong represents a critical examination of how Singapore’s judicial system addresses persistent abuse of legal processes. This analysis explores the immediate implications, systemic challenges, and long-term legal...