In 1990, the government of Singapore introduced the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system to reduce traffic congestion and promote the use of public transit. Citizens are required to obtain a COE license in order to own a private vehicle, the cost of which can sometimes exceed the cost of the vehicle itself. There are a limited quantities of COEs available for purchase each month. Each COE has limited validity and will need to be periodically renewed for continued use of the vehicle.

Niche internet micro celebrities are people online who are known to a small but often dedicated group and they represent a growing variant of the attention economy. Online fame is a consequence for a niche internet micro celebrity, never the goal. They rarely make money from their social accounts, choosing instead to post for the fun of it. They commonly gain fame on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, etc.

Gross National Hapiness is a measurement of the collective happiness and well-being of a population. It evaluates the following factors: sustainable and equitable socio-economic development, environmental conservation, preservation and promotion of culture, and good governance. This is in contrast to Gross Domestic Product, which measures the monetary market value of goods and services produced by a country.