1 June 2014 Spotlight: Eco-activism on the rise in Singapore
Eco-consciousness is digging its roots into Singapore, with more people wanting to protect and conserve the environment by changing consumption habits, … source
Remembering S R Nathan
Former President S R Nathan, 92, died on Monday (Aug 22), three weeks after suffering a stroke. He was Singapore’s longest-serving President and known by … source
Across Borders with Dr Farish – Episode 5: Myanmar – Bangladesh
Host Farish Noor explores the troubled border region between Myanmar and Bangladesh, where ethnic Rohingyas find themselves unwanted on either side. source
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: BETTING ON RISKY COCOS
Just 2 weeks after the BREXIT outcome, is risk on back in play? Equities are near record territory as bond yields continue to fall. Bordier and CIE Singapore CIO ……
INDONESIA: Political parties forced to raise funds via corrupt means
Indonesia’s political parties are often forced to turn to corrupt ways to raise funds as membership fees, state budget and public donations are simply not enough … source
PAKISTAN: “Doctor brides” in huge demand
Women doctors are highly sought after as brides in Pakistan. They’re seen as having both the qualities of working woman and housewife, plus the status that … source
A Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew – Parliament Special
Live coverage of a special parliamentary session in tribute of Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. source
SINGAPORE: P&G opens largest private research facility
The world’s second-largest consumer-goods manufacturer by market capitalisation, Procter & Gamble, has opened the largest private research facility in … source
INDIA: Children paying the price for gender discrimination
The Delhi gang-rape case, along with other incidents that followed, have highlighted the problem of violence against women in India. It has also prompted many … source
14 Oct 2013: Interview with Joey Chew
Stronger than expected economic growth in the third quarter. What does this mean for Singapore workers and businesses? Joey Chew, Regional Economist … source