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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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...

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....

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)...

Singapore’s Financial Fortress: Institutionalising Market Reforms to Anchor Global Capital

In a world shaped by U.S.-China rivalries, regulatory changes in Hong Kong, and Japan’s stimulus adjustments, Singapore stands out as a pillar of financial...

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...

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 Next Trade Revolution: From Rule-Taker to Rule-Shaper

Singapore is strategically poised to become an international trade nexus, leveraging its prime location, robust infrastructure, and strong financial and legal institutions. By adopting...

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...

Can Próspera Survive? Lessons from the Gulf and Kazakhstan’s State-Building Playbooks

Charter cities and special economic zones (SEZs) have evolved from fringe curiosities into essential policy tools for governments seeking investment, jobs, and expertise. The...

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:...

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Russia vs. China in Africa: Rivals, Partners or Strategic Competitors?

The growth of neo-colonial tendencies, the current geopolitical developments,...

Why Chinese Intelligence Believes Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood Are Reshaping North Africa

Intelligence circles in Beijing, specifically the Ninth Bureau of...

In Defense of Democracy: What My Case Reveals About a Wider Danger

Democracy is not exhausted by the periodic holding of...
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