Allow Children to Learn Reading at Their Own Pace
Many parents of young children know when their child is going through a growth spurt. The child’s appetite will suddenly increase, or they’ll begin sleeping much longer than usual. The…
Shivolli Silva Finds Niche in Luxury Blanket Market
Shivolli Silva is focused on helping babies sleep like a baby. According to figures reported by the Juvenile Manufacturers Association, the wholesale infant sleep industry is worth $325 million a…
Perspectives July 2012: ASEAN
ASEAN, which has been in existence since 1967, is now in its fifth decade. Coupled with uniting South East Asian nations and providing aid for developing countries in the region,…
Jakarta bakery’s traditional methods continue to attract customers
Modern bakeries make use high-tech machines for greater efficiency, and come up with new creations to keep customers coming. But in Indonesia, there’s one bakery that has no intention of…
HONG KONG: Demand for shark fin is already on the decline
The Hong Kong government has banned shark fin from being served at official functions, following years of lobbying by conservation groups. But our Hong Kong Bureau Chief Roland Lim finds…
Bridging Asia: Social media can do more harm that good
Citizens aren’t the only beneficiaries of social media. Sina Weibo, which has 20m registered users in China, has proven useful to the Chinese government too: security officials now use it…
SINGAPORE: Four golf clubs to find out fate of their courses
Four golf clubs will find out on Sunday whether their courses will have to make way for redevelopment when their leases expire. Government agencies will meet with members of Keppel…
SINGAPORE: Jubilee Baby Gift for Singaporean babies born next year
A birthday surprise is in store for all Singaporean babies born next year. Each will receive a celebratory Jubilee Baby Gift, something that is of significance and does not involve…
1 Feb 2015 Spotlight: A velodrome for Singapore cyclists?
Building a velodrome in Singapore is being considered by the Government as part of the Vision 2030 Sports Master Plan. The cycling fraternity says a velodrome will give competitive cyclists……
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: POST QE, EUROPEAN EQUITIES A BUY?
With ample liquidity in the market how attractive are European stocks like banks? Willem Nabarro, Head of European equities at Exane BNP Paribas gives us his top stock and sector…