JAPAN: Yokohama, the only Japanese city with enough childcare facilities
A shortage of childcare facilities in Japan has been keeping many women out of the workforce. Demand for childcare service is high – with 23000 children across … source
INDIA: Cross-border film connection
It’s the time of the year when chatter begins around the Oscar nominations. This year India has submitted a little known regional film, ‘The Good Road’ as its … source
29 Jan 2014: Interview with Dr Chia Shi-Lu
The MediShield Life review begins its second phase of consultation, with a focus on 3 areas. Dr Chia Shi-Lu, Member of the Government Parliamentary … source
This is what the bacteria on your hands looks like under a microscope
We trained a microscope on the bacteria living on things that we touch without a second thought… and let’s just say that since then, we haven’t used the cup we…
Interview: Djoko Suyanto
There is a view corruption is endemic in Indonesia, with the high number of high profile corruption cases. But its Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and … source
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: FENG SHUI INVESTING
As we usher in the year of the goat, what do the yin & yang forces say about what might lie ahead for the new lunar new year? We break…
4 May 2014 Spotlight: More needs to be done for paediatric palliative care
Imagine your child having to die before you. This situation, unfortunately, faces a few dozen families in Singapore a year, as their children suffer from life-limiting … source
Terrorist Attack on American Embassy in Turkey
Nick Schifrin reports the aftermath of deadly attack in Ankara, Turkey. source
SINGAPORE: S’pore to mark International Year of the Family with family-themed events
A series of family-oriented events and activities have been planned for 2014, as Singapore marks the International Year of the Family. The Ministry of Social and … source
Indian diamond merchants voice expectations for industry
India’s diamond capital Surat, is in the western Indian state of Gujarat. With India’s Union Budget announcement in less than a month, diamond traders in the … source