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...