Shiwen Yap

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Shiwen Yap is a Singapore-based independent research analyst and venture architect specializing in market development and business strategy for early-stage ventures and SMEs. His expertise includes go-to-market execution and analysis of global affairs impact on business operations.

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The Floating Economy: Charting a Sustainable Horizon

As the world grapples with land scarcity, climate threats, and the urgent need for clean energy, a new frontier is emerging: the floating economy....

Trump’s Bargaining Legacy: Tactics, Trust, and the U.S.–China Breakdown

In both boardrooms and diplomatic summits, negotiation is not merely a skill; it is a system of influence. Donald Trump’s high-stakes, confrontational style combines...

From Regulatory Enclaves to Corridor Anchors: ZEDEs as Strategic Catalysts in Global Supply‑Chain Diplomacy

Special economic zones (SEZs) have long served as instruments of export promotion and foreign direct investment. Yet Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs)...

AI and the Rise of Grey-Collar Work: Rebalancing the Future of Labour

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is concurrently a technological evolution but and seismic force reshaping the structure of economies, the composition of the...

Microstates, Macro Lessons: European Inspirations for Special Charter Zones

Picture a world where economic policy races like a tech startup, regulations evolve in real time, and size doesn’t limit global impact. Europe’s microstates—tiny...

Light Carriers, Heavy Impact: India’s Naval Evolution in the Indo-Pacific

In the evolving maritime security landscape of the Indian Ocean, India's strategic approach must adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities. Traditionally, the Indian Navy...

Rebuilding Wealth: ESI as Singapore’s Economic Bastion

In light of global trade challenges and a stagnant domestic equities market, the launch of Equities Singapore International (ESI) is essential as part of...

From Libertarian Enclaves to Global Trade Hubs: Reframing Prospera as Global Trade Calatyst

Honduras Próspera Inc. originated as an innovative developer of Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs). For sustainable growth, it must forge radical coalitions...

Singapore’s Strategic Pivot: Partnering with BRICS in a Multipolar World

Singapore finds itself at a critical juncture. Known globally as a stable, neutral, and rules-based financial powerhouse, the city-state faces an intriguing strategic question:...

Special Charter Zones: A Smarter Blueprint for Economic Development

In a world where the speed of innovation routinely outpaces the machinery of government bureaucracy, special charter zones (SCZs) are a new paradigm, emerging...

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The Making of a War: A Political Discourse Analysis of the 2026 U.S.-Iran War

Donning a white cap that reads in capital letters...

Can July 11 Prevent a Wider Middle East War?

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In his 1998 chronicle of the Rwandan genocide, journalist...

Iran strikes U.S. targets after fresh American attacks

Iran said on Thursday it had targeted U.S. military...
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