SEA OF CONFLICT: Territorial dispute in South-east Asia
Although the gloves are off, leaders can still enable compromise in order to avoid conflict. Why is it some nations obey international law? And what would it take … source
Perspectives June 2013: Welfare in Asia
Welfare is expanding in Asia. The reasons why depend on who you ask. Proponents say greater welfare is necessary and affordable. But what are the … source
African-American Women & Foreign Men I
This Video Debunks the Myth that no man around the world Values African-American Women. Join the Rapidly Growing New Facebook Group called … source
Perspectives June 2013: Southeast Asia on the rise
Southeast Asian economies are thriving and starting to steal the limelight from China. Is this a short-term boom or the shape of things to come? Host Lian Pek … source
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: RISING BOND YIELD, DOLLAR IMPACT
Chris Weston, Chief market strategist at IG Markets talks about positioning as US Treasury yields rise while Japanese and European government bonds head the opposite direction. He also looks… source
SINGAPORE: Asia drives defence spending
Defence spending in Asia is expected to rise by up to 6 percent in 2014. By the end of the decade, Asia is expected to have spent almost US$500 billion…
WASHINGTON: “Ilo Ilo” first Singapore film shown at Washington film festival
Washington hosted its annual international film festival, and among the over seventy films on offer at Washington DC’s Filmfest was its first ever entry from Singapore. “Ilo Ilo”, the debut……
Perspectives October 2013: Creativity in Asia
This month on Perspectives, we look at the state of creativity in the Asian region. And we are not just talking about the creative arts (i.e. arts, culture, film, design…