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Singapore's Patent Holdings Jump to 16,430 in 2021, Led by Private Sector
The private sector owned 14,623 patents at end-2021, up from just 1,045 in 2000, while total patents applied reached a record 4,107 in 2022.
Japan's Museum Workforce More Than Triples Over 46 Years
From 5,946 staff in 1975 to 22,607 in 2021, a 280% increase; staffing rose nearly 3,000 persons between 2011 and 2021 alone.
China Navy Tonnage Reaches 300 Million Tons, Trailing US by 185 Million
China's fleet displacement grew from 80 million tons in 2000 to 300 million in 2025, while the US expanded from 340 to 485 million tons, shrinking the gap by 75 million tons.
West Papua 2017: Zero Spending on Subsidies and Unforeseen Outlays
BPS data shows West Papua's total realized government spending hit 7.07 trillion IDR in 2017, but subsidy and unforeseen expenditure lines remained at zero.
Singapore F&B Services Index: Fast Food Outshines Restaurants as Caterers Rebound
Fast food outlets hit a high of 129.83 in December 2022, while food caterers climbed from a low of 32.76 in November 2021 to 99.96 by December 2025.
Japan's Female Regular Wages Jumped 204% Over 45 Years
Average monthly scheduled pay for women rose from 88,500 yen in 1975 to 269,000 yen in 2019, but growth was flat for a decade after 2000.
China Footwear Output Hits 8 Billion Pairs, 56% of Global Total
China produced 8 billion pairs of footwear in 2025, capturing 56.3% of the global market, while the rest of the world added just 0.5 billion pairs since 2000.
Singapore F&B Services Index: Fast Food Dominates as Caterers Recover
Food caterers climbed from a pandemic-era low of 32.8 in Nov 2021 to 99.96 by Dec 2025, while fast food outlets peaked at 129.83 in Dec 2022.
