SINGAPORE: Singapore Airshow deals hit record high
The Singapore Airshow’s trade portion ended on Friday, with the value of deals announced hitting US$32 billion. This is a new record, surpassing the previous edition by US$1 billion. source
Japan’s September tourist arrivals up 31.7{c427f2a60176f45880aaa7676ff8f690d073d867dbb30a0148f30c857b60d23e} at record high
Japan’s tourist arrivals rose 31.7 per cent on-year to a record 867000 in September — continuing to be strong are arrivals from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. source
3 Jan 2014: Interview with Professor Kirpal Singh
Looking back on the videos and pictures that went viral last year, we speak with Associate Professor Kirpal Singh from the Singapore Management University, on social media trends and online…
SINGAPORE: Developers required to use prefab bathroom units from 2nd half of 2014
From the second half of 2014, developers will be required to use prefabricated bathroom units (PBUs) for all residential projects on government land sales sites. source
CHINA: China’s long public holidays boost economic growth
More holidays for workers appear to be helping domestic consumption in China, which is often cited as being central to sustain long-term economic growth. source
20 Feb 2014: Interview with Paulin Straughan
There were more marriages in 2012 compared to 2011. Associate Professor Paulin Straughan from the National University of Singapore joins us in studio to explore what it takes to get…
MYANMAR: Increasing demands for luxury cars
Myanmar citizens are increasingly buying brand new luxury cars. Aside from changes in legislation that now allows them to do so, many locals are also becoming more affluent. That is…
Perspectives June 2012: Leadership in Asia
In this episode of Perspectives, the topic of leadership is discussed, how do you define it? Does gender matter when it comes to leadership? And where do women’s leadership stand…
4 Nov 2013: Interview with William Phuan & Gwee Li Sui
Why don’t enough Singaporeans love literature? We chat with Director of The Arts House, William Phuan and writer, Gwee Li Sui, on how the literary arts scene is developing in…